The Welsh Government has published a new national Climate Adaptation Strategy, which sets out a vision of what a Wales well-adapted to our changing climate looks like and the actions we need to take to get there. It considers the need to address climate-related risks while embracing the opportunities, and reducing inequalities across our society.
Building on the Strategy, this year’s 5-day virtual conference will include a series of keynote and interactive panel sessions covering the impacts of climate change on our land and agriculture, marine, fisheries, nature and food systems; energy, transport, communications, water and wastewater infrastructure; businesses, economy and finance; health and social care systems; and on our towns, cities and communities.
Sessions will also explore the issue of fairness and the disproportionate impact of climate change on different groups. We will also consider global warming projections (including the risks and the opportunities), the international context (from the impacts of climate change to how other nations are adapting), and the links between climate mitigation and adaptation.