ClimateUK Tools Review

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Review of Adaptation Tools
Delivered by Sustainability West Midlands
Climate UK is a not-for-profit Community of Interest Company working with Climate Change Partnerships across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to help the UK limited climate change and be resilient to its effects. By bringing together local kno wledge and technical expertise from a range of sectors we aim to investigate, inform and advise on risks and opportunities presented by climate change; and coordinate and support integrated, sustainable and effective responses.
For more information on this publication please contact Simon Slater on 0121 237 5890 or simon.slater@climate.uk.net. 2012 Climate Partnership UK CiC www.climate.uk.net
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Adaptation tools
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Appendix 1: Tools considered for review but not included Appendix 2: Research Interviews
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Foreword
Agoodoutcomeofthisreportwouldbeabanonanynewpublicfundedadaptationtool,andthe savingsusedtosupportustousetheoneswealreadyhaveandarentusing. These are the words of one of our business members at a recent West Midlands Clima te Adaptation Partnership and are in essence the summary of our research. To our knowledge this is the first independent review of climate adaptation tools in the UK, focusing on the informed experiences of a diverse range of local organisations and partners across the UK represented by the Climate UK member partnerships. Thanks to all those that participated in the research. The good news is there are lots of good tools and resources out there; the bad news is there is poor awareness of these and which ones to use. We hope this report begins to address this awareness issue and helps Climate UK continue to deliver its role to investigate, inform and advise on risks and opportunities presented by climate change and to co-ordinate and support integrated, sustainable and effective responses.
Dr Simon Slater, Director of Climate UK
Introduction
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Purpose
Climate UK is a not-for-profit national network organisation which supports local action on climate change throughout the UK. It was incorporated in 2011 as a Community Interest Company by the nine Climate Change Partnerships across England and their equivalents in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Climate UK aims to investigate, inform and advise on risks and opportunities presented by climate change and to co-ordinate and support integrated, sustainable and effective responses. Through its network of trusted and independent Climate Change Partnerships, it can uniquely offer both local and national coverage by bringing together local knowledge and technical expertise from a range of sectors. Climate UK appointed SWM to conduct a review of adaptation tools available within the UK. The purpose of the review was to summarise the range of tools available, providing details of target users, description, mode of delivery, useful features, and access for each tool. The review has focused on the following: ToolsthataresuitableforClimateUKsmainlocalcustomerssuchaslocal authorities, small to medium businesses, and other similar public and voluntary sector organisations; Tools with an interactive element, e.g. questionnaires, spreadsheets or other tools that generate outputs based on data input by the user; Tools that provide guidance through a process, e.g. a document or web pages designed to support the user through a process of awareness raising, assessing impacts or identifying adaptive responses; Resource packs, e.g. presentations and or exercises to use for raising awareness of climate/extreme weather impacts and the need for adaptive responses. The review has not included documents or reports that simply provide information about climate change impacts and adaptive responses unless they also have at least one of the characteristics described above. Nor has the review included tools that have a limited geographical applicability or that require a financial outlay to access them. The review has focused on tools created for UK use rather than international tools. We have focused mainly on tools designed for use by local authorities and or small to medium businesses, since these are amongst the main outreach audiences for the climate partnerships.
Climate UK Review of Adaptation Tools
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Approach
The tools included in the review have been identified through a combination of intern et research and consultation with Climate UK member partnerships. The initial scoping identified 37 potential tools for review. Then after consultation with Climate UK, this was focused down on to 22. The tools in the scoping exercise that were excluded and the rationale is in Appendix 1 The review itself of the 22 tools has been conducted through a combination of internet and desk research and semi-structured telephone interviews with representatives of each of the member partnerships of the Climate UK network, UKCIP, the Environment Agency, and other national stakeholders. The review is therefore based both on an objective review of the characteristics of each of the tools included, and qualitative user perspectives. Appendix 2 provides additional inform ation about the research interviews and findings for each tool.
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How to use this report
The remainder of this report provides summary information about a range of adaptation tools. For each tool, we have presented in tabular form the following information: Name Whether it is a tool, resource pack or guidance through a process Originating organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Mode of delivery Access Useful features Limitations Additional associated resources Related tools Weblink/contact details National Adaptation Programme (NAP) themes addressed Further notes/ recommendations on use Reference All weblinks are live at the time of publication (October 2012). A CD-ROM containing all of the downloadable tools has been provided to Climate UK separately.
Adaptation tools
This section of the report summarises the findings of the review. Information about each tool is presented in an individual table. The tools have been divided into those designed for general use , those designed specifically for local authorities, and those designed for use by business.
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Tools for general use
UKCIP Risk Framework Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Process UKCIP General Some understanding of organisational climate risks. A step-by-step decision-making framework to help organisations/businesses assess what adaptation measures are most appropriate for them. It is an 8-stage iterative process to help decision-makers identify and manage climate risks in the face of uncertainty, and is based on standard decision-making and risk principles, to encourage users to consider climate risks alongside non-climate risk. Pdf technical report. Free to all via UKCIP website Provides a comprehensive account of a risk-based approach to climate adaptation decision-making grounded in a strong theoretical framework. The framework helps organisations to identify important risk factors and understand the uncertainty associated with each. It helps users think about how to take uncertainty into consideration in their decision-making now in order to avoid over-adaptation, underadaptation or maladaptive responses (i.e. actions that make
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adaptation more challenging/difficult or create new problems). Provides a distinction between climate adaptation decisions (where climate impacts are the sole reason for considering a decision) and climate-influenced decisions (where climate is one of a number of factors of differing importance affecting a decision). Defines climate adaptation constraining decisions (where decisions reduce the adaptation options available now and/or in the future) and no-regret climate adaptation options (where no apparent uncertainty exists as to the best adaptation option to implement). Sets out an 8 stage process: 1. Identify problem and objectives 2. Establish decision-making criteria 3. Assess risk 4. Identify options 5. Appraise options 6. Make decision 7. Implement decision 8. Monitor, evaluate and review Basing the decision-making framework on consideration of risk means this process fits well with existing risk management techniques. Provides a framework which other UKCIP tools fit Name Limitations UKCIP Risk Framework (continued) Pdf format isn't particularly flexible. Because it is so comprehensive it is a very lengthy document and this may be intimidating or off-putting to users. Somewhat technical, more suitable for use by those already familiar with risk management. Examples and case studies that illustrate how the Framework can be used are provided on the UKCIP website. Other UKCIP tools, particularly Adaptation Wizard http://www.ukcip.org.uk/risk/ Applicable to all Fits well within existing risk management processes - intended for use where there is already a risk management approach. Users can call on UKCIP expertise to help tailor the Framework for their own use. Willows, R.I. And Connell, R. K. (Eds.) (2003) Climate adaptation: Risk, uncertainty and decision-making. UKCIP Technical Report. UKCIP, Oxford.
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UKCIP Adaptation Wizard Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Process UKCIP General: businesses/organisations that are new to climate change and don't have a good understanding of their climate risks None A 5-step process to help organisations assess their vulnerability to current climate and future climate change, identify options to address key climate risks, and help develop and implement a climate change adaptation strategy Dedicated section of UKCIP website structured with a subsection for each stage in the process. Also available as a pdf. Free to all via UKCIP website Comprehensive, step-by-step approach to thinking through the motivation for adapting, considering likely challenges, assessing vulnerability to the current climate (through the impact of previous weather events) and to future climate change (using UKCP09 scenarios), and identifying, assessing and implementing adaptation responses. Provides a framework into which other tools can fit at the appropriate point. Also identifies other potentially useful resources and references at each stage. Continuously updated by UKCIP in response to user feedback. Very extensive/intensive process with very detailed outputs. May not beappropriatefor"beginners".ThenameWizardmayimplythat thistooldoesitallforyouwhichisnotthecase. "Notepad" document in Word containing key questions from the Wizard that require an answer or response, with space for responses to be input; Tables in Excel format for download and completion; Six case studies of organisations that have worked through t he wizard. Related tools Weblink/contact details NAP themes addressed Further notes/ recommendations on use Other UKCIP tools http://www.ukcip.org.uk/wizard/ Applicable to all UKCIPsviewisthattheAdaptationWizardcanbeflexibleinuse andneedntbefollowedtotheletter.ClimateUKpartnershaveused the Wizard for awareness raising, to provide stimulus for discussion in workshops and as a reference in developing climate change action plans. To apply the Adaptation Wizard as it is intended may benefit from some support/guidance rather than being something an organisation attempts independently. UKCIP (2010) The UKCIP Adaptation Wizard V 3.0. UKCIP, Oxford
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UKCIP Costings Spreadsheet Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Tool UKCIP General: decision-makers in public and private sector organisations No particular technical knowledge Requires access to data about costs of extreme weather events to the area in question i.e. high temperatures and/or flooding Spreadsheet tool designed to allow users to estimate the costs of extreme weather events currently and in the future based on socio-economic and climate change scenarios. Intended to support decisions on action to prevent/minimise climate change impacts. Should be used alongside UKCIP reports on costing the impact of climate change in the UK. Excel spreadsheet downloadable from UKCIP website; accompanied by a suite of pdf guidance (detailed implementation guidelines for economists who need specific guidance on valuing climate change impacts at local, regional or national scale, disaggregated by sector; and an overview of the guidelines, for non-economists, which provides an appreciation of the methodology without too much technical detail). Free to all via UKCIP website Allows users to select an extreme weather event (either overheating or flooding) and input the costs of that event for their user-defined geographical area in terms of health, agriculture, transport, and the built environment. Allows user-defined variables for all of these categories as well as pre-defined. Calculates total cost of event and then applies UKCIP socio-economic scenarios and climate change scenarios to calculate the annual costs of such events under each scenario. Allows user-defined socioeconomic scenarios and detailed user-defined scenarios for the agricultural sector. Limitations Complex and not particularly user-friendly. Developed some time ago costings knowledge has moved on, and the tool doesn't necessarily reflect that. Includes implementation guidelines and case studies. Other UKCIP tools. http://www.ukcip.org.uk/costings/ Businesses and Services; Health and Wellbeing; Built Environment and Infrastructure; Agriculture and forestry Can be used to provide examples in an engagement setting. Metroeconomica (2007) "Spreadsheet Tool for Costing Extreme Weather Event Impacts of Climate Change", prepared for the UK Climate Impacts Programme.
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AdaptMe Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Process UKCIP General: organisations wishing to evaluate their adaptation plan and its implementation None; but will require understanding of own organisation's adaptation plan and access to required data/information Website guiding organisations through the process of evaluating adaptation performance. Represents a new approach from UKCIP providing guidance on how to use available tools rather than producing a new tool. Dedicated section of UKCIP website structured with a page for each step in the process. Also available as a pdf. Free to all via UKCIP website Structured under 3 headings: Fundamentals, Adaptation Challenges, and Measuring Performance. "Fundamentals" includes guidance on refining evaluation purpose and objectives, defining what is being evaluated, and the assumptions involved, along with considering who to involve and how to communicate the findings. "Adaptation Challenges" considers the challenges and limitations inherent in the evaluation, and how to evaluate unexpected and unintended impacts. "Measuring Performance" considers how to measure e.g. against objectives, a baseline, good practice and what to measure e.g. metrics and indicators. Presents challenging concepts in a manageable way. Limitations Additional associated resources Related tools Weblink/contact details NAP themes addressed Further notes/ recommendations on use Reference Other UKCIP tools http://www.ukcip.org.uk/adaptme-toolkit/ Applicable to all Structure of pdf document does not follow structure of website - covers same sections but not under the three headings and not in the same order. Pringle, P. 2011. AdaptME: Adaptation monitoring and evaluation. UKCIP, Oxford, UK May be too detailed and not sufficiently practically focused for local authorities. Could potentially be improved with a 'light' version.
Norfolk County Council Climate Change Adaptation Tool Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Norfolk County Council General: climate change risk assessment applicable to any organisation None; guidance document provides a grounding in UKCIP scenarios and assumes the reader is a relative beginner Spreadsheet tool designed to guide organisations through a process of climate change risk assessment (including vulnerabilities and opportunities), evaluating and deciding on adaptive responses to the risks identified, and implementing and reviewing those responses. Excel spreadsheet accompanied by guidance document in pdf format. Free to all via Norfolk County Council website Allows users to identify up to 50 opportunity/vulnerability factors; record climate changes impacting on these; and assess risk (likelihood x impact). Evaluation framework includes weighted analysis of up to 10 potential adaptation responses for each of the 50 risks in terms of acceptability (political and social), the economics of the investment (capital investment required and cost-benefit analysis), the effects of the response (suitability of the response, and environmental effects), and deliverability (resources required, and potential for delivery in partnership). Default weighting for these criteria can be altered by the user. Also provides a spreadsheet for calculating cost-benefit analysis over up to 30 years. Limitations Very comprehensive process, requiring input from multiple service areas, so likely to be a time-consuming and potentially complex process to complete. Guidance document available as pdf http://www.norfolk.gov.uk/Environment/Climate_change/Adapting_to_ climate_change/NCC094984 All Bellamy, R. and Aron, H. (2010): "Climate Adaptation Tool". Norfolk Climate Change Partnership.
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GRaBS Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Tool Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool GRaBS Partnership (TCPA, University of Manchester, Climate Change North West, Southampton and Sutton) General: intended for use in preparation of adaptation action plans; can be used for stakeholder and community engagement None to use the publicly available data, although access to Geographical Information System (GIS) data and some understanding of GIS necessary to overlay own data sets. Risk and vulnerability assessment tool, to aid the strategic planning of climate change adaptation responses - focuses on current vulnerability to flooding and heat stress, with evaluation of risk factors where suitable data is available Interactive website in map format (built on Google Maps) with user menu to select layers of data for display. Accompanying user guidance in pdf format. Free to all via GRaBS website User can select layers of data to display on map including baseline climate factors (temperature and precipitation) and 2080s med/high and med/low climate projections (temperature and precipitation); climate hazards (drought, extreme temperature, river flood, forest fire, storm surge, storm hazard); civil infrastructure; population structure; urban development; green and blue space. It is possible for the user to overlay their own GIS spatial data on the website. Limitations Limited publicly available data outside partner geographies. Only deals in current vulnerabilities, not future risks. Some data is not particularly granular at UK regional scale. A selection of international case studies of use of green and blue infrastructure for adaptation. Other GRaBS tools http://www.grabs-eu.org/assessment.php Applicable to all
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Community Training on Green Infrastructure Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Resource pack Climate Change North West (CLASP - Local Area Support Programme) & Community Forests Northwest General: organisations/individuals seeking to engage with community groups. Basic understanding of climate adaptation principles. Package of training resources/activities to be delivered by professionals seeking to engage with community groups on the need for climate change adaptation and/or how their local green infrastructure helps to adapt their neighbourhood to climate change. Web page on Green Infrastructure (NW) website, containing proposed outline for training delivery and links to downloadable Word and PowerPoint documents, the GRaBS mapping tool Free to all via the Green Infrastructure (NW) website Introduction to climate change including images to prompt discussion of weather and climate and potential changes; also to explore the differences between mitigation and adaptation as responses to climate change. Presentations providing an introduction to green infrastructure and its role in combating climate change. GRaBS mapping tool Green Infrastructure Action Guidance; GRaBS tool http://www.greeninfrastructurenw.co.uk/climatechange/training.htm Natural environment; health and wellbeing; agriculture and forestry; built environment and infrastructure Produced for the North West but could be adapted for other areas. Could potentially be used for awareness raising with elected members as well as community groups.
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CREW Building Retrofit Toolkit Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool CREW (Community Resilience to Extreme Weather) Not specified, but subject matter indicates housing decision-makers. Minimal Web-based tool to assist in choosing retrofit adaptations to reduce dwelling overheating during heatwaves. Also considers impact on annual heating energy use and cost. Interactive website. Free to all via CREW website. Requires registration. Provides modelled impacts of implementing a range of retrofit adaptations (window rules; curtains; night ventilation; solar reflective roof/walls; internal solar reflective blinds; external shutters; low solar heat gain triple glazing; external fixed shading) for a range of housing types (detached; semi-detached; terrace; flats). Allows the user to model impacts depending on orientation and occupation of dwelling. Limitations Related tools Weblink/contact details NAP themes addressed Further notes/ recommendations on use Limited applicability in terms of sector and project type. Other CREW tools http://www.iesd.dmu.ac.uk/crew/ Health and Wellbeing; Built Environment and Infrastructure Probably most applicable to social landlords or local authorities with large-scale retrofit programmes, but could be used by informed householders.
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Tools for local authorities
Climate East Midlands Adaptation Matrices Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Climate East Midlands Local Authorities None Set of 3 scoring matrices developed as part of the East Midlands Planning to Adapt Project, to help Local Authorities and their partners understand their current level of progress on adaptation to climate change, and set 5 year targets. 3 pdf files on Climate East Midlands website, tailored slightly for tier 1 authorities; tier 2 authorities; and any partner organisation. Free to all via Climate East Midlands website Allows users to rate their organisation on the following criteria: Corporate strategy Performance management Responsibility Data management Communication and training Finance and investment Policy alignment Partnership working (local authorities only) Ratings are given on a scale of 1 (low) to 5 (high) for current performance, and for target performance in 5 years. To help with ratings, the matrices provide example characteristics of performance at each level for each of the criteria. Users can also identify (by ticking) which area(s) they think will provide the greatest challenge. Each matrix is presented as a single A4 sheet. Simplicity allows easy comparison between organisations. Limitations Not all examples are relevant to all organisations and some require some interpretation. Wording could make it clearer that the examples are just examples rather than being a definition of performance at eachlevel.Doesntprovideanyguidanceastohowtoimprove performance. Other Climate East Midlands resources available on website. http://www.climate-em.org.uk/resources/item/embedding-adaptationmatrices/ Applicable to all
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Local Climate Impact Profiles (LCLIP) Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Process/resource pack UKCIP Local Authorities and other organisations None, although does require access to data on weather impacts for the geography in question Pack to guide organisations through a process designed to help assess exposuretoweatherandclimate.Highlightsalocalitysvulnerabilityto severe weather events and how these events affect local communities as well as local authority assets, infrastructure and capacity to deliver services. Online resource pack including guidance through the process, example communications material, template documents, database spreadsheet, useful information and tips, an LCLIP summary template etc. in a variety of file formats Free to all via UKCIP website Provides a flexible framework through which local authorities and other organisations can explore their own vulnerability to potential climate change impacts through examining the consequences of extreme weather events that have occurred in their geographical area in the recent past. The process considers the nature and magnitude of the consequences of recent weather events; the agencies responsible for managing the consequences; the preparedness of these agencies to deal with consequences of weather events. Through developing an understanding of current vulnerability, the LCLIP is intended to provide a first step in understanding future vulnerability as a first step in developing an adaptation strategy. The guidance breaks down the process into easy to follow stages (project planning, building a database, data analysis, outcomes and agenda for further work) with each stage broken down further into discrete tasks. Comprehensive approach to identifying current vulnerability designed to build in-house adaptive capacity. Can be scaled up to large geographies or down to smaller organisations. Time and resource intensive - anticipated to take 7-11 weeks. Data/information about the costs of impacts is often not made publicly available. Not a particularly accurate method of measuring impacts. Good for awareness raising but doesn't necessarily help to identify next steps. Has limited benefit in increasing adaptive capacity within an organisation if contracted out or delegated to junior staff/intern. Possibly perceived as outdated by local authorities; and those that have done it once may be unlikely to devote resources to do it again. May be superseded by "real time" recording of impacts through tools such as SWIMS. Other UKCIP tools http://www.ukcip.org.uk/lclip/ Applicable to all If contracted out or allocated to junior staff may not have the desired effect of building adaptive capacity UKCIP, 2009. A local climate impacts profile: how to do an LCLIP.
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CLASP Adaptation Resource Pack Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Resource Pack/Process Climate Change North West (CLASP - Local Area Support Programme) Local Authorities None Pack to guide authorities through the process of getting started with adaptation activity and embedding adaptation into local authority processes. Includes case studies and example risk assessments. Pdf document(s) on CLASP-NW website - available as individual pdf files of each of the constituent parts, or the full pack as a single pdf. Free to all via CLASP-NW website Consists of four elements: "Why bother?" introduction that covers the justification for adaptation action by local authorities in the absence of NI188. "Getting started" section for authorities that are just beginning their work on adaptation; includes a 3-stage guide to beginning adaptation work (getting commitment, gathering information, and pulling it together), and a checklist for evaluating current progress on adaptation. "Accelerator pack" for authorities that are ready to start work on risk assessment of service areas; concerned with embedding adaptation into authority processes through risk assessment and includes suggested approaches (e.g. using workshops and case studies) and examples. Guides to risk assessment/adapting for five key service areas, developed in partnership with five North West local authorities, setting out step-by-step the process followed by each of the partner authorities in completing a risk assessment for the service in question. Planning and Development - Rossendale Borough Council; Highways and Transport - Cheshire West and Chester Council; Business Continuity - Pendle Borough Council; Capital Assets - Wigan Council; and Emergency Services - Liverpool City Council. The documents provide a range of options rather than a prescriptive process to follow, which may be too flexible an approach for organisations wanting a set methodology. Other CLASP resources available on website. http://www.claspinfo.org/resources/adaptation-risk-assessmentresource-pack-all-documents-one Applicable to all
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Severe Weather Impacts Monitoring System (SWIMs) Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Kent County Council Local authorities and public sector partners (currently Kent only) None An online data capture facility enabling teams/business units to record how their service is being affected by current and past severe weather events. Interactive web pages on Kent County Council website Currently only accessible to Kent partners. Free for these partners to use. Requires registration. Allows users to record impacts (i.e. how services and service users have been affected during severe weather events) and responses (i.e. how services have responded to an event in the immediate and longer term). Enables organisations to share data to highlight good practice and so that common areas of vulnerability can be identified and addressed in partnership. Users receive an email alert when a severe weather event occurs and can then log on to the system to record impacts and responses for their service. Impacts and responses are recorded using a 5-stage process covering: basic impact details (duration and flooding type if applicable); cost details (costs of impacts to the service or service users/residents); reputation details (positive or negative reputational effects e.g. compliments and complaints received); locality details (town or borough/district where impacts occurred); response details (pre-defined choice of response category, whether the response is short or long-term, a user rating of the effectiveness of the response, and the cost of the response). Users can log on at any point to update figures. The SWIMs tool also allows users to generate an event report summarising impacts and responses for their business unit or team for an individual severe weather event. Limitations Currently only accessible to Kent partners so geographical applicability is limited. Climate UK are currently in negotiation about potential national support for roll-out hence the inclusion in the review. http://www.kent.gov.uk/environment_and_planning/environment_and _climate_change/climate_change/what_were_doing/swims.aspx Applicable to all At the time of writing, the SWIMs tool is only accessible to Kent partners, which means it has limited geographical applicability. However, it could potentially provide useful indicative data for other areas, and provides an interesting model for "real time" capture of severe weather impacts. This could potentially be an interesting step forward from the LCLIP methodology which may by now have reached its maximum take-up.
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East Midlands Adaptation Risk Assessment methodology Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Process Climate East Midlands Local Authorities None Regional risk assessment methodology developed for the East Midlands regional partnership of local authorities for work towards National Indicator NI188 "Planning to Adapt to Climate Change" Pdf document on Climate East Midlands website, and associated Excel risk assessment templates for council service areas, LSP objectives, and LSP partners, and a template for collating risk assessments. Free to all via Climate East Midlands website Sets out a process involving: interviews with service area managers and officers; desk based survey of organisational objectives and background; desk-based survey of potential impacts; screening of service areas to assess potential for high weather and climate risks; conducting risk assessment through individual interviews/meetings with service area staff; peer review of risk assessments; production of risk descriptions; and using the results of risk assessment to develop a NI188 Adaptation Action Plan. The risk assessment methodology includes consideration of risks across three timescales: 2020s, 2050s and 2080s as well as current risks. Annexes to the methodology provide definitions of probability (of a risk occurring); descriptions/definitions of severity of consequences; a 5x5 scoring matrix of likelihood against severity for use in the risk assessment; generic impact types; climate variables for consideration in risk assessment; definitions of risk receptors; interview question guidance; information about UKCP09; a worked example of the NI188 risk assessment methodology; guidance notes on the NI188 risk assessment template(s). Designed for NI188, which no longer exists but methodology is still relevant today. Very prescriptive approach, due to its use as a comparison tool amongst East Midlands Local authorities so the prescriptive approach as a limitation depends on how the methodology is used. Possibly over-complex for general use very comprehensive process can generate huge dataset, possibly leading to difficulty with prioritisation. Excel templates are visually "crowded" with very small text and not particularly user-friendly. Other Climate East Midlands resources available on website http://www.climate-em.org.uk/resources/item/ni188-adaptation-riskassessment-methodology/ Applicable to all
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Adapting to Climate Change: Workbook for Public Sector Organisations Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Adaptation Scotland Local Authorities and other public sector organisations None A step-by-step approach to developing a planned response to the threats and opportunities presented by climate change, divided into five phases of work each of which includes relevant worksheets and practical exercises. The five phases represent an organisational approach to developing an adaptation action plan from getting started to monitoring and reviewing the plan. Six downloadable pdf chapters (one for each phase, and an introduction); an excel spreadsheet containing blank template worksheets; and a PowerPoint presentation providing an introduction to Adapting to Climate Change. Free to all via Adaptation Scotland website Encapsulates the entire process of developing and implementing an adaptation action plan from getting started to monitoring and review. Provides a framework for public sector organisations (in Scotland) to make a public commitment to addressing adaptation. The workbook includes the following phases: getting started; investigating impacts, vulnerability and risk; developing a planned approach; implementing adaptation actions; monitoring and reviewing adaptation work. Each phase includes a range of discrete activities/tasks. For many activities the workbook includes proposed approaches and case studies where the proposed approaches have been implemented. Other sources of support and information are referenced throughout. Limitations Understandably Scotland-centric in terms of background information and climate projections, although this doesn't limit the transferability of the process. Targeted at public sector organisations therefore limited transferability to businesses, particularly SMEs. An "end to end" overview of the process rather than providing detailed guidance or tool(s) to complete individual activities intended to be used in tandem with other tools more focused on specific activities/stages. Other resources (Adaptation Scotland, UKCIP and others) referenced throughout. Adapting to Climate Change: a Guide for Business in Scotland (Adaptation Scotland) http://www.adaptationscotland.org.uk/3/107/0/Adapting-to-ClimateChange--An-introduction-for-the-public-sector.aspx Applicable to all
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STAR Tools Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool GRaBS Partnership (TCPA, University of Manchester, Climate Change North West, Southampton and Sutton) Local authority planners, developers, NGOs and professionals with an interest in the effect of urban greening on climate change impacts None, although outside the North West (where the tool is pre-populated with neighbourhood-level data), access to detailed information about actual or proposed ground cover is required to run the tools Online tools to estimate a) maximum surface temperature and b) levels of surface run-off under different climate/temperature/precipitation scenarios, based on actual or proposed ground cover of different types/materials. Dedicated interactive website. Free to all via dedicated website. Allows users to define a study area either on a map (where users have an area available as a shapefile, or within the North West where the tool is prepopulated with neighbourhood-level data) or by listing an area or areas. For surface temperature, data is input for the distribution of land cover (between buildings, major roads, other impervious surfaces, green and blue surfaces, and gravel or bare soil); baseline temperature (1961-1990); high temperature for 2050s at the 10%, 50% and 90% probability levels (from UKCP90); and for other temperature parameters. The tool generates estimated maximum surface temperatures under the 3 scenarios. For surface run-off, data is required for distribution of land cover (between buildings, other impervious surfaces, trees, shrubs, mown grass, rough grass, cultivated surfaces, water, bare soil or gravel); baseline precipitation (1961-1990); high precipitation levels for 2050s at the 10%, 50% and 90% probability levels (from UKCP09); hydrological soil types; and study area. The tool estimates the percentage of moisture that will run off at different levels of precipitation. In the North West, the tools are pre-populated with data at neighbourhood level. In other areas, this data has to be inputted by the user. Limitations Likely to be of greater use in North West where data is already provided although the data is very detailed and it is not clear whether resources are devoted to keeping it up to date. Outside the North West users need to have access to detailed information about ground cover and soil type.. Other GRaBs partnership tools http://82.69.33.138/grabs/ Natural environment; built environment and infrastructure The Mersey Forest & The University of Manchester (2011). STAR tools: surface temperature and runoff tools for assessing the potential of green infrastructure in adapting urban areas to climate change. Part of the EU Interreg IVC GRaBS project. www.ginw.co.uk/climatechange
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Tools for businesses
Business Areas Climate Assessment Tool (BACLIAT) Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Workshop Resource Pack UKCIP Business or those working with businesses; can be suited to other organisations with minor modifications Basic understanding of climate adaptation principles (for deliverers); none for participants. Set of workshops for businesses that can each be used as a standalone activity to raise awareness/explore the implications of climate change impacts, or as part of a wider process of producing an adaptation action plan/strategy Workshop outlines set out on individual pages in dedicated section of UKCIP website. Downloadable resources including presentations, workshop templates and guidance for each workshop available in appropriate formats (i.e. pdf for guidance, ppt for presentations) from downloads page. Free to all via UKCIP website Includes guidance and materials for 5 workshops for business participants covering: assessing past weather impacts (based on LCLIP approach); potential future climate impacts; identifying adaptation options; potential responses; and identifying opportunities. Several combinations of workshops are suggested as potential routes through the adaptation planning process. Workshops are tailored to different levels of participant understanding of climate impacts and implications for their business. Workshops are co-ordinated with stages of UKCIP Adaptation Wizard to facilitate process of producing an adaptation strategy. Includes worked sector examples of BACLIAT workshop applied to different types of business. Provides extensive guidance for workshop facilitators on preparation, the process of each workshop itself, and follow-up activity. Can be tweaked to be applicable to different sectors/public sector organisations. Developed around business decision-making criteria and wellaccepted by businesses. Name BACLIAT (continued)
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Useful starting point for identifying impacts but doesn't take businesses on to the next stage of working out appropriate responses. It is a process through which businesses are likely to require some support and guidance rather than something they are likely to pick up and do alone. Downloadable resources including presentations, workshop templates and guidance for each workshop available in appropriate formats (i.e. pdf for guidance, ppt for presentations) from downloads page. Other UKCIP tools esp. Adaptation Wizard and Speed-BACLIAT http://www.ukcip.org.uk/bacliat/ Businesses and services Interviews suggest that practical application of BACLIAT tends to focus on the suggested content for Workshop B, where participants are encouraged to consider potential climate impacts on their business under 6 headings: Markets; Process; Logistics; People; Premises; and Finance. BACLIAT can be adapted to use within existing events working with business-facing organisations such as Chambers of Commerce.
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Speed-BACLIAT Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool UKCIP Business or those working with businesses None A downloadable spreadsheet version of BACLIAT designed to be completed as a first iteration desk-based exercise - could be all that is required for low-risk businesses Downloadable excel spreadsheet Free to all via UKCIP website Consists of four worksheets in a single spreadsheet document, a brief introduction and a notes page. The first worksheet explores past weather impacts; the second presents potential impacts based on user-selected Standard Industrial Classification of the business and allows user to choose whether or not relevant; the third allows user to prioritise these to take forward for consideration of responses; and the fourth provides space for the user to consider technical, operational and strategic responses to each of their key threats and opportunities. The tool also provides a template scoping report for adaptation responses. Limitations Excel-based and not particularly professional in appearance. Users report some functionality issues around downloads being corrupted. It is meant to be quicker than BACLIAT, but it does more, and done properly can be quite time consuming. Other UKCIP tools esp. BACLIAT http://www.ukcip.org.uk/bacliat/speed-bacliat/ Businesses and services Intended as an initial, relatively quick step to provide an initial view on whether businesses need to do a deeper and more timeconsuming analysis. Important that users realise that SpeedBACLIAT is an initial task and not the complete job.
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Business Resilience Healthcheck Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Business In the Community (BITC) (NE) Business None, although thorough knowledge of the business's current processes/procedures/policies etc. is required Online questionnaire-based tool to help businesses identify resilience risks around weather and climate, structured around 7 headings (Premises, Operations, Financial, Insurance, Markets, Staff, Logistics) Interactive online tool; produces downloadable pdf report structured around headings above. Free to all via dedicated website Simple, accessible, professional looking online format. Questionnaire consists of questions in multiple choice format, so requires minimal input on part of user. Generates a concise, tailored pdf report based on the organisation's responses, which includes colour-coded prioritisation of actions to one of four levels: Maintain Status; Check; Take Action; Priority Action. The report is a potentially useful dissemination tool. Some glitches in tool functionality: some questions require a "Not applicable" response that is not currently available and this can slightly (but not fundamentally) skew the prioritisation of the related action in the report as a result. It is not possible to stop the survey part-way through and go back to the same point. Quite long. http://www.businessresiliencehealthcheck.co.uk/ Businesses and Services The tool was designed to be used with a business advisor present rather than by businesses alone - however it is accessible enough to be used without the assistance of an advisor. Climate SE and Climate SW have collaborated on a pilot study using the tool with accountants, with a view that they should use it with their clients. It has been well-received and there is potential for this tool to be rolled out subject to the few small glitches being ironed out. There is some lack of clarity re: ownership of the tool/associated IPR.
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Business Link Adaptation toolkit Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Business Link with Defra and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Business None Short questionnaire to assess risks/opportunities of climate change, accompanied by guidance on adapting to climate change and protecting your business from flooding. Dedicated section of Business Link website. Free to all via Business Link website. A short questionnaire covers water and energy use, flood risk, importing, access for staff and customers, reliance on IT, and potential market opportunities from changing climate. Once the questions have been completed, the website provides some information on each of these, highlighting areas of high priority. Guidance is also provided on adapting to climate change and on dealing with flood risk, with links to other resources including UKCIP and the Environment Agency. Very simplistic questionnaire, particularly on opportunities. Probably most useful for initial awareness-raising but does not provide much tailored information. Multiple links to other organisations' resources provided. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?r.l1=1079068363 &r.s=tl&topicId=1087319510 Businesses and Services
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Adapting to Climate Change: a Guide for Businesses in Scotland Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Process Adaptation Scotland Business: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and large businesses as an introduction to climate change adaptation. It is also suitable for business-facing organisations that wish to raise the topic of climate change adaptation with the businesses with which they engage None Guidance document for businesses in Scotland. Provides information about climate change and its likely implications for weather in Scotland, and sets out a 5 step process for businesses to consider their climate risks and potential adaptive responses, based on the UKCIP Adaptation Wizard. Pdf document downloadable from Adaptation Scotland website Free to all via Adaptation Scotland website Provides "headline messages" about climate change and how businesses might be affected, followed by a pared down version of the Adaptation Wizard process set out in 5 steps: Getting started Am I vulnerable to current climate? How will I be affected? What should I do? Keeping it relevant Also provides information about adaptation in Scotland and a section on useful links and resources. Limitations Weblink/contact details NAP themes addressed More of an awareness-raising tool than a thorough step-by-step process. http://www.adaptationscotland.org.uk/3/82/0/Adapting-to-ClimateChange--A-Guide-for-Businesses-in-Scotland.aspx Businesses and Services
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Business Continuity Management Toolkit Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Process Cabinet Office Business - primarily small and medium organisations in the commercial and voluntary sector that are new to business continuity management None Pdf document setting out process for developing and implementing an approach to business continuity management Downloadable pdf that can be viewed as an "e-tool" (i.e. in fullscreen mode with fully-linked contents page and some crossreferencing). Free to all via Cabinet Office website Covers step by step process including assigning responsibilities; business impact analysis; risk assessment; determining strategy; developing and implementing response; exercising, maintaining and reviewing business continuity arrangements; and embedding business continuity management in the organisation. Somewhat generic as not intended to be specific to climate adaptation/extreme weather impacts. Lots of acronyms. Covers all of the issues but doesn't provide templates, examples etc. Section on determining the strategy is scant. Created by previous administration and as a result some links are no longer active. Not well-publicised or well-known. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/content/business-continuity Businesses and Services
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Climate Prepared Tool/Resource Pack/Process Originating Organisation Target users Technical knowledge required Description Tool Climate South East, Climate South West, Tourism South East, South West Tourism Alliance Business (tourism businesses in South East and South West) None Dedicated website for tourism businesses to promote the impacts and opportunities associated with climate change and signpost to appropriate guidance and resources. Dedicated website Free to all. Requires registration. User-friendly web pages aimed specifically at tourism businesses in the South East and South West. Provides clearly structured information about the implications of flood; heatwaves; drought; and coastal change in a dedicated section for each issue, linked from the homepage. In each section, impacts are set out with a link allowing users to "proceed to next step" - these links take users to an issue-specific page providing options for action on that particular issue. Each potential action is then further linked to sources of further guidance and information. The homepage also includes a link to a short (14 question) checklist for businesses to assess their preparedness for climate impacts. The website generates a simple customised action plan based on responses to these questions, with useful links to further suggestions or more information against each action. "Further information" section sets out the case for adaptation with additional links to information and resources. "Going Green" section provides information on reducing environmental impact and carbon emissions. Sector and geography specific, although much of the information provided would be useful to other types of businesses. Multiple links to other organisations' resources provided. www.climateprepared.com Applicable to all
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Research findings and recommendations
This section summarises our general conclusions and recommendations about the tools and their use gathered through our research and the interviews that we conducted to support the review.
There is little evaluation on the demand and use of climate adaptation t ools
The Environment Agency is currently considering whether and how to take forward the UKCIP suite of tools, and is in discussion with Defra and Climate UK partners on this subject. The Agency is particularly interested in the extent to which there actually is a demand for tools; that is, there is a perception that tools are required, but it is not clear how rooted in reality this perception is. The findings from this review indicated that there is little demand from local customers for new tools, but more demand on awareness raising and use of existing tools. The drive to create new tools oftenappearstobetopdownanddrivenbynationalorEUresearchprojectswithverylittlebuyin from local users. This review has also revealed that most of th eexistingtoolsdonthaveanestablishedfeedback mechanism in place to monitor how extensively and successfully they are being picked up and used. This is partly due to practical difficulties in monitoring the uptake of tools that are made freely available online. However this could be addressed in the future by following the business model of mobile phone applications. For example these often requiring some form of on-line registration for a basicversionandthenasmallcostforthefullversionwh ich includes any updates, and then a further small cost for any significant future changes. This revenue stream and customer relationship can then be used to monitor the use and development of tools and support further development. There is also a roll for an independent national organisation, such as Climate UK, to help provide advice on the need and development of any new adaptation tools being commissioned, especially by national agencies using public funds.
Recommendation
Climate UK should produce a good practice guidance note on identifying the need and process in developing new climate adaptation tools. Climate UK should then agree with Defra and the EA on how this guidance can be promoted to either prevent the unnecessary use of public funds on new tools or the improvement of proposals to address genuine gaps and build in ongoing monitoring and evaluation of use.
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More guidance is needed on how to use the existing tools rather than new tools
There are a great many tools available, some providing a more general overview of the adaptation process as a whole, some designed specifically to cover individual steps in greater detail. Some interviewees expressed reservations about the continuing development of additional tools and whether new tools add sufficient value to the existing portfolio to be a justifiable use of funding. Several of the tools included in the review were developed using funding that is no longer available. Some were developed under the auspices of organisations that have subsequently been wound up. Often when funding disappears, support for developing and improving tools is gone. Furthermore, there may be some lack of clarity around the Intellectual Property Rights associated with tools developed by organisations that are no longer in operation. This appears to have led to some lack of confidence about recommending the use of tools that may have become out of date. It was also notable that even amongst climate adaptation professionals, very few of the people we interviewed had a particularly comprehensive awareness of the full range of tools that are available, particularly regarding tools that have been developed at a sub-national level and those that are intended to address a specific part of the adaptation process, or a specific activity or sector. There was a view that what is now required is not additional tools, but guidance as to which tools are most appropriate for which purpose, and how they should be applied. We hope that this review represents a first step in providing this.
Recommendation
Climate UK through the publication of this review and subsequent dissemination materials and events should help to raise awareness of existing tools to national and local stakeholders.
Independent signposting is required to existing tools for different users and organisations.
Different types of users and organisations will have different needs for tools. Interviewees felt that it would be useful to have a single site where existing tools for different audiences and purposes were bundledup providing a single destination for adaptation tools from where tools meeting a range of different needs could be accessed. To some extent this is provided by the UKCIP website which presents the UKCIP tools for specific elements of the adap tationprocesswithintheoverarchingRiskFrameworkbutthisdoesnt incorporate non-UKCIP tools. However, it was also felt that it is particularly useful for tools aimed at businesses to be easily accessible and clearly signposted from sources from which businesses already seek advice, support and guidance.
Recommendation
Climate UK should put this review on its website to promote the different types of tools. In the future Climate UK needs to work with the EA and Defra to develop this independent fun ction through a specific part of the Climate UK website to cover a range of different funded tools and their uses.
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The greatest use of existing tools is to help with awareness raising and promoting the importance of risk management, especially to smaller businesses
There was a commonly-held view that there remains a huge job to be done in raising awareness of climate impacts and promoting the need for adaptation to many organisations, particularly smaller to medium size businesses. Therefore it is important to recognise that the most common purpose for which existing tools have beenusedbyClimateUKpartnershipsstaffisawarenessraisingindifferentcontexts. For example several partnerships talked about their primary focus being raising awareness of the risks associated with climate impacts and encouraging organisations to incorporate climate and extreme weather risks into their standard risk assessment activities. However, as was pointed out by several interviewees, many smal lbusinessesdonthaveany standard risk assessment activities in place, so there is still much work to do to raise awareness of the importance of business resilience and risk assessment generally. This may mean using an adaptation awareness raising event to encourage smaller businesses to concentrate on a basic risk register and business continuity plan, which as a secondary issue may include managing climate adaptation risks. For example a focus on business continuity planning by several of the partnership was felt to be beneficial to how a number of small businesses were able to respond to subsequent transport and premises disruptions either due to extreme weather or other disruptive events such as civil disturbances.
Recommendation
Climate UK should continue to promote basic risk management and business continuity plans to small to medium size business as the primary response to climate adaptation, and then climate adaptation tools as a secondary response for those businesses and organisations wanting to use and develop their existing risk tools and processes further.
The greatest demand from existing tools is to help with prioritising clear next steps and actions
Some feel that whilst many of the tools do a very good job in helping raise awareness about climate impacts and the need for adaptation activity and responses that build resilience, few provide answers to all of the questions they raise. For example, several tools help organisations to identify and understand the climate impacts that might aff ectthem,andtoidentifytherisksandopportunitiesthattheyfacebutdontnecessarily help with prioritising risks and opportunities in terms of which require the most urgent action, or identifying what actions might be taken to respond to them.
Recommendation
Climate UK should ensure that an appropriate focus is put on the promotion and use of existing tools that help with organisations prioritising clear next steps and actions. Also any new tools developed to address genuine gaps should ensure they can deliver this output.
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There is a tension between the use of existing high level general tools and detailed tools
Some interviewees highlighted a tension between tools that are generic and others that are more specific. Tools need to be generic to some extent in order to be usable by a broad range of users and organisations. However, lack of specificity to sectors or types of organisation is perceived by some to limit the usefulness of very generic tools. To counter this, tools have been specifically developed for local authorities or businesses. However it was notable through the interviews that in practice tools seem often to be used with audiences other than the original target. For example, BACLIAT has been used with local authorities as well as with businesses, and LCLIPs have been performed with businesses and as collaborative exercises involving groups of public sector organisations. The other tension is the breadth of the adapation cycle the tools cover. For example whilst some tools provide a beginning-to-end overview of an adaptive process, from identifying impacts, through assessing risks, to identifying and implementing adaptive responses, others have been created to cover specific parts of the process (for example risk assessment) in more depth and detail. The interviews revealed a view that whilst it is undoubtedly useful to have specific tools, it is important that users are aware that each specific tool is part of a broader context and adaptation cycle or process rather than being the whole solution.
Recommendation
Climate UK should focus on promoting more general high level tools to promote awareness and help more organisations begin the adaptation process rather than use specific detailed tools. These more advanced tools should be signposted to organisations who already have risk management processes in place, have used high-level tools to scope their risks, and therefore understand what specific or detailed issues they need further support or help with.
There was consensus on exis tingbeginnerstoolsbutnottheuseofmore advanced tools

One of the original objectives of this study was to identify a tool or small suite of tools that could be recommendedbyClimateUKsconstituentpartnershipsandforwhichcapacitybuildingact ivity could be commissioned to enable Partnership staff to confidently use the selected tool(s) with businesses, authorities and other organisations as required. Therewasastrongconsensusonrecommendingspecificbeginnerstoolsforthosestartingthe ir adaptation journey who already have some form or risk management process in place. This consensus was possible because the partnerships often have to do this regular signposting and awareness role, rather than advanced in-depth training and support. Therefore it is clear that there are a few tools that have been very widely and successfully applied, and which Climate UK and its member partnerships could recommend without reservation. For businesses, these are BACLIAT and the BITC Business Resilience Healthcheck. For local authorities, BACLIAT and LCLIP can be recommended (although LCLIP comes with the proviso that the process is considerably more useful if done in -house to build adaptive capacity, and it should be noted that most authorities where adaptation is high on the agenda will already have completed an LCLIP).
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However, the review also revealed that once the need moved from signposting and awareness raisingforbeginnerstoolsontomoreadvancedtoolsandsupporttherewaslessconsensus.This was because whilst some tools are more widely used than others, and some are particularly highly regarded, there are a great many more that add value by addressing a particular part of the adaptive process in more depth. Furthermore, some partnerships expressed concerns during the review about whether an approach that selected some tools to the exclusion of others would fit with the way that they work. For example,manypartnershipsworktopromotetheinclusionofclimateriskinorganisationsexisting risk management processes. Whilst some of the more advanced tools we reviewed would be complementary to this, others, which incorporate a more prescriptive approach, would not.
Recommendation
ClimateUKshouldpromotetheuseoftherecommendedbeginnerstoolsto organisations that are just starting the adaptation journey and already have a risk management process in place. There should also be the recognition of a set of other more advanced tools that Climate UK can signpost to and potentially use specialist associates to help tailor support organisations wanting to progress further.
Existing tools require support to achieve potential impact

Interviewees stressed that it is important that tools are soundly based on both a strong theoretical framework and on learning gathered through using the tools in a practical context. Therefore tools are often dependent on the capacity of the person using them to understand what they want to get out of the process and how the tools should be applied. Because of this, several peoplethatweinterviewedfeltthatsometoolsworkconsiderablybetterwithsomedegreeofhand holding i.e. relatively expert guidance and support which is often not available, particularly as funding becomes more restricted. This level of additional support was also felt to be helpful and applytothebeginnerstoolswehaverecommendinthisreportsuchasBACLIA T, the BITC Business Resilience Healthcheck and LCLIP.
Recommendation
Climate UK through the dissemination materials and events to raise awareness of existing tools to national and local stakeholders should also investigate building in training exercises in selected beginnerstoolsforlocalstakeholders.Thiswillhelpbuildthecapacityofotherstosupporttheir own and other organisations in the use of these tools.
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Appendix 1: Tools considered for review but not included

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Name AdOpt Adaptation Action Plan template PACT Originating Organisation UKCIP Climate East Midlands Hampshire County Council / Alexander Ballard CREW Reason for exclusion Guidance document, not tool Template document, not interactive tool Fee-payingservice,cantreviewitwithout purchase. Prototypes not currently functional or with very limited geographical information (part London only) Uses SRES scenarios less geographically detailed for UK than UKCIP09. No longer available Guidance for business advisers, rather than a tool Appears to be a membership set-up and is too sectorally-specific Appears to be signposting rather than a tool itself too broad Password protected for partners only
Other CREW tools
Climate Information Portal Climate Change Explorer Tool CLARA SHIFT Climate Adapt Programme Integrated Assessment Framework Integrated Assessment Platform Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment tool Climate change and communicable diseases in the EU Member States handbook Adaptation Database for Planning Tool (ADAPT) CRiSTAL(Communitybased Risk Screening Tool Adaptation and Livelihoods)
WeAdapt WeAdapt UKCIP Sustainable Homes European Environment Agency ClimWatAdapt (EU)
CLIMSAVE ECDC ECDC
Not active until 2013 Too sector specific Too sector specific
ICLEI
For ICLEI USA member authorities only.
International Institute for Sustainable Dev (IISD), International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), SEI-US, Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation
Appears not to be particularly applicable to UK communities more aimed at developing countries (assessment of impacts of projects on livelihood resources for poor communities).
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Appendix 2: Research Interviews

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As part of the review process we conducted a series of interviews with representatives from the climate partnerships that make up Climate UK, the Environment Agency and UKCIP. All of the contacts provided were contacted by email in the first instance, with additional follow-up attempting to secure an interview a minimum of 4 times by email or phone. Where the first point of contact felt they were not the most appropriate person to participate, additional c ontacts were sought and approached for interview in the same way, with the exception of the East of England, where an initial telephone discussion was held with the partnership representative, after which an email request for user perspectives on tools was circulatedtotheEastofEnglandsnetwork members. The table below provides details of the main interviews achieved.
Region/organisation East of England East Midlands London North East North West Scotland South East South West Yorkshire and Humber Wales West Midlands Environment Agency UKCIP
Interview achieved? Yes (David Webb) also approached network members for more detailed views from user perspective by email Yes (Alex Hopkinson) Yes (Juliet Daniels) Yes (Adrian Hilton) Yes (Ailsa Gibson) Yes (Anna Beswick) Yes (Kristen Guida) Yes (Alex Webb) Yes (Jon Follows, Kirklees Council) Yes (Lucy Corfield) Yes (John Barraclough) Yes (Megan Gawith) Yes (Roger Street)
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Further interviews were conducted with officers from Environment Agency and Defra, and with Acclimatise Climate Change Adaptation Consultants, to provide follow up information. The agreed interview script is shown overleaf. Interviewees were briefed on t he topic to be covered and received the interview script by email in advance of the interviews. All of the interviews took between 30 and 50 minutes to complete depending on the interviewees breadth and depth of experience with the tools.
Interview Script
Intro:AsIhopeyoureaware,SWMhasbeenappointedbyClimateUKtoconductareview of adaptation tools. The purpose of the review is to evaluate how useful people find the tools in practice, so that we can recommend a selection of tools for Climate UK to promote in its work with local authorities and businesses. Idliketoaskyoufirstly,whetheryoureawareofeachofthetoolsthatwerereviewing,and whetheryouveusedthem,orworkedwithanyonewhohas.Thenforthosethatyouhave some experienceofIdliketoaskaboutwhatyoufeelaretheusefulfeatures,andwhether you perceive there to be any particular drawbacks or areas where they might be improved. It would also be helpful if you could be thinking about any other contacts you mi ght have withparticularexperienceinusinganyofthetoolswereevaluating.
Q1.Couldyoutellmewhichofthefollowingtoolsyoureawareof,andofthose,which youveused,orhavesomeexperienceoftheminuse.
Tool UKCIP Adaptation Wizard Web-based 5-step process to help organisations assess their vulnerability to current climate and future climate change, identify options to address key climate risks, and help develop and implement a climate change adaptation strategy UKCIP Risk Framework Huge document setting out step-by-step decision-making framework to help organisations/businesses identify and manage climate risks, based on standard decision-making and risk principles, to encourage users to consider climate risks alongside non-climate risk. UKCIP costings spreadsheet Spreadsheet tool designed to help estimate the costs of extreme weather events currently and in the future based on socio-economic and climate change scenarios.
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Tool UKCIP AdaptME Web-based monitoring and evaluation tool step-by-step guidance through the process of evaluating adaptation performance, also available as pdf. Norfolk County Council climate change adaptation tool Spreadsheet tool that allows users to identify and assess risks (vulnerabilities and opportunities) associated with different climate change impacts; provides an evaluation framework for potential adaptive responses. CREW building retrofit toolkit Web-based tool to assist in choosing retrofit adaptations to reduce dwelling overheating during heatwaves. Also considers impact on annual heating energy use and cost. CLASP (NW) Community training on green infrastructure (resource pack) Package of training resources/activities for engaging with community groups on the need for climate change adaptation and/or how their local green infrastructure helps to adapt their neighbourhood to climate change hosted on single web page. GRaBS green infrastructure toolkit Tool to aid developers to comply with NWDA's Sustainability Policy for the Built Environment by ensuring that their development proposals achieve a Green Infrastructure score of "Very Good" based on data input by developers on nature of ground cover in their development proposal. GRaBS risk and vulnerability assessment tool Map-based risk and vulnerability assessment tool, to aid strategic planning of climate change adaptation responses focuses on current vulnerability to flooding and heat stress, with evaluation of risk factors where suitable data is available. Limited data outside partner geographies. BACLIAT Set of workshops for businesses that can each be used as a standalone activity to raise awareness/explore the implications of climate change impacts, or as part of a wider process of producing an adaptation action plan/strategy Speed-BACLIAT A downloadable spreadsheet version of BACLIAT designed to be completed as a first iteration desk-based exercise could be all that is required for low-risk businesses
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Tool Cabinet Office business continuity management toolkit Pdf document setting out process for developing and implementing an approach to business continuity management very emergency focused, slightly out of date BITC business resilience healthcheck Online questionnaire-based tool to help businesses identify resilience risks around weather and climate, structured around 7 headings (Premises, Operations, Financial, Insurance, Markets, Staff, Logistics) Business Link adaptation toolkit Short questionnaire to assess risks/opportunities of climate change, accompanied by guidance on adapting to climate change and protecting your business from flooding. Climate Prepared (Climate SE and Climate SW tool for tourism businesses) Adapting to Climate Change a guide for businesses in Scotland Guidance document for businesses in Scotland. Provides information about climate change and its likely implications for weather in Scotland, and sets out a 5 step process for businesses to consider their climate risks and potential adaptive responses. UKCIP Local Climate Impact Profiles (LCLIP) Pack to guide organisations through a process designed to help assess exposure to weather and climate. Highlights a localitysvulnerabilitytosevereweathereventsandhow these events affect local communities as well as local authority assets, infrastructure and capacity to deliver services. Adapting to Climate Change workbook for public sector organisations (Adaptation Scotland) Step-by-step approach to developing response to climate threats and opportunities, divided into 5 phases of work with worksheets and practical exercises for each. Covers the whole process from getting started to monitoring and reviewing the plan. Climate NW Adaptation Risk Assessment Resource Pack Pack to guide authorities through the process of getting started with adaptation activity and embedding adaptation into local authority processes. Includes case studies and example risk assessments.
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Tool Climate EM Embedding Adaptation matrices Set of 3 scoring matrices to help Local Authorities and partners understand current progress on adaptation, and set 5 year targets. Climate EM Adaptation risk assessment methodology Very detailed risk assessment approach designed to help authorities comply with NI188 STAR tools (Surface Temperature and Runoff) Interactive website that allows you to input neighbourhoodlevel data about ground cover and generate estimates of maximum surface temperature/runoff levels in different climate/weather scenarios. Pre-populated with NW data.
Aware
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Q2. For each used/some experience of: a) b) c) d) e) Could you tell me what you feel are the useful features of [TOOL] Does [TOOL] have any particular limitations in your opinion? Have you had any problems in applying it? Who do you see as [TOOLS] target users? Do you think it is reasonably well known, understood and used by that target audience? Are there any ways in which you think [TOOL] might be improved? Do you have any recommendations for how [TOOL] is used in practice?
Q3.Beforewefinish,arethereanyotherissuesyoudliketopickup? Thank you. As I mentioned, it would be useful to know if you have any contacts who have particularexperienceinsomeorallofthetoolswerereviewing.IsitOKifIsendyouan email request for details?
Thanks again for helping out.
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The summary findings are described under the tools reviewed in the order they appear in this report.
UKCIP Risk Framework

Used quite a lot - provides examples that risk managers can identify with - uses a standard risk assessment methodology. Good for helping to push the message that climate change/extreme weather is a risk that needs to be incorporated into standard risk assessment practices - BUV example - used Risk Framework for BUV for
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workshops and for risk assessment methodology covering all risks. However is out of date now. Wizard is based on Risk Framework. RF is commonly referenced in any climate risk assessment. One of the first documents to set out how to do climate risk assessment. Bit technical - more suited to consultants rather than end user Very soundly grounded in risk assessment method - fits well within existing processes. Almost every other sound tool is based on the same process. Comprehensive. Generic and can be adapted. It is difficult to apply if you don't understand risk or don't have a built-in risk assessment process. Not very userfriendly. Strengths are weaknesses - so generic nature could be seen as a weakness. The idea is that UKCIP works with users to tailor it - it lends itself well to a tailoring approach. It is fundamentally sound but complicated. Users feel tha t results are defensible but it needs some expertise to apply. Very useful to give examples of an approach to assess the risks, identify and appraise the options to help produce an Action Plan. It was very easy to follow and helped me to conduct an Authority Risk Assessment and to produce a Corporate Adaptation Action Plan.
UKCIP Adaptation Wizard

Useful but large and complex, haven't come across a situation where might use it. A bit too complex but has been simplified. Have used in a workshop context - printed questions on a form to stimulate discussion. Used structure/steps for reference at very beginning and end stage of developing adaptation plan. Used template as a reflective measure. UKCIP's own view is that it needn't be followed to the letter. Have used with individual businesses. It's a useful "one stop shop" overview of the whole process, with links to further info. Useful in awareness raising. Sets the impacts stuff in a bigger context. It is one of the more popular resources on the UKCIP website and has been picked up nationally and used in developing a European adaptation support tool. However doesn't live up to the expectation (perhaps due to the name) that it will do it all for you - and it takes time and effort to go through. The process is not all that simple and straightforward. Hasn't always struck the right balance between simplicity and completeness. There seems to be a need for some handholding - to what extent can people just do it on their own? Would be useful to have more feedback on how people have used it and how they've found it. Tension between comprehensive and manageable and between generic and specific. Assessing the likelihood of risks occurring in the future, particularly over long time horizon, has been hard for people to get their head around. Some steps could be simplified to make it easier to use. Developed to deal with the complexity of the Framework - to help people followthrough a process. UKCIP continue to update Wizard as learn more about the process and how it works in practical application - constant learning and improvement. The Wizard has been picked up and tailored internationally. User friendly. Still generic (and transferable). Both Framework and Wizard allow you to bring in other tools and resources at an appropriate point. All other (UKCIP) tools fit into the Framework and Wizard - other tools are part of asking/answering specific questions. The Wizard is continuously updated based on UKCIP's knowledge about
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its use, particularly in terms of addressing areas of the process where people are struggling. Simple - very useful and easy to use. Limitations depend on audience, some want more technical information. SMEs like it and find it very useful. It could be more interactive and dynamic, producing a whole report. Very good for people new to adaptation. Supporting booklet useful to help you navigate through the tool, which once you know how to use is fairly straightforward. The resulting outcomes were very useful and helpful along with 09 projections to prompt discussion with the Authority and even with stakeholders to get involved in Climate Change projects. UKCIP costings spreadsheet Used to help inform economic study. Quite complex - not much appetite from Las to pick it up. Has its place but not very easy to use. People struggle with costings, and even simplified spreadsheet hasn't been widely adopted. Perhaps for later in the adaptation journey. Costing is a subject that people are afraid to broach - good starting point to help to understand. Have used as examples in an engagement setting. Has been well received. Could do with being refined. Costing is a major issue that people struggle with. This tool was developed some time ago and is "first generation" costings knowledge - the knowledge has moved on, and the tool doesn't necessarily reflect that. It has some limited applicability and provides some guidance - but knowledge has moved on and we don't have guidance on the 2nd/3rd generation costings information that is now available. Do we need another tool to address this? Or guidance on how to use the information that is already there (like AdaptME). My Authority wanted to know the cost implication of Climate Change and I thought I would try to use this tool; however I found it too complicated to understand, however I am not an accountant
AdaptME
Only recently published. Have used booklet version, not online. Very useful for thinking through monitoring and evaluation from first principles - opening up questions about the monitoring and evaluation process. Possibly goes into too much detail - not practically focused enough for local authorities. Could potentially be improved with a 'light' version Great project and very widely adopted internationally especially in developing world very well received. Presents challenging concepts in a manageable way. Early days to get view on take-up/application in UK. Bit theoretical but useful content. AdaptME is a first attempt at providing guidance through the monitoring and evaluation process - pointing users in a direction to use the myriad of tools already available - guidance on which tools to use, rather than new tools.
Clasp Community training

Developed by Liverpool City Council and Green Infrastructure North West. Used for their workshops and then made publicly available. Run three times in Liverpool, very
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well-received. Appears to have been picked up outside original target area also. Provides a good model for resource packs with presenter notes as well as PowerPoint presentations. Good non-technical awareness-raising resource. Would work well with members as well as community groups. Specifically aimed at community so very useful for that audience. Not just a generic risk focus. Not well known, particularly given NW focus.
Norfolk County Council

Fairly simple and easy to understand how to use, however combination of text and background colours difficult for some readers. Regarding the cost benefit analysis, it is ok if you can do an analysis for all the measures as one total, but Authorities woul d like to know how this breaks down, to know if a particular measure with produce a bigger saving than the others, so if you want to know the cost benefit for each measure you can only run the analysis for one at time and I guess you will need to save a copy of the tool for each measure
CREW building retrofit

Brilliant - could be better displayed visually. Really useful - been used in a built environment 'overheating threshold' project in social housing. Scatter diagram of measures v cost - would help to have an interface that allowed you to input questions/your scenario and have it suggest answers
LCLIPs
SW encourages LAs to use LCLIPs and have run a co-ordinated LCLIP project with their CCSF money. It is useful as a snapshot in time - but then varies as to whether LAs can use it meaningfully to inform next steps. Have tried to do a regional LCLIP but this has been challenging as events are quite localised. Considering a 10 -year LCLIP for SW as an evidence base to challenge sceptics. However LCLIP has possibly 'had its day' - very resource intensive, most LAs probably wouldn't do it more than once. It's not a very accurate tool for measuring impacts. SW currently encouraging PCTs to talk to LAs rather than repeat LCLIPs. Also not very applicable to businesses. Decent starting point. Scottish adaptation workbook was developed to give a clearer direction of 'where next' - LCLIP not strong on next steps. It is a good way to identify stories and help public sector organisations to develop case studies that can help quantify costs. Have struggled where tried to use it as a quantifiable tool Captures recent, real-life impacts - makes issues real. EM LCLIPs were done in 2008 and have been updated several times as an ongoing resource. Provides a common methodology and some comparability. In EM LCLIPs have been supported centrally rather than resourced by LAs themselves. Funded recent graduates to do LCLIPs and subsequent risk assessments - a risk assessment definitely adds to the process overall and is a natural next step. LCLIP is a very good starting point for a risk assessment. The original spreadsheet was a bit too complicated - may have been updated since. Difficult to identify nitty gritty information - record keeping re cost of impacts for example. Can be more challenging if you have someone junior or external to do it. Helpful for getting out of silo thinking - can help to understand interorganisational or inter-sectoral knock-on impacts. Have attempted to integrate LA and PCT LCLIPs.
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Done for individual councils and summary for West Yorkshire area. Very powerful engagement tool - helps look at events that have had an impact. Illustrates 'reactive' natures of councils and can help to prompt them to be more proactive and prepared. Highlights where priority services are. Justifies the continuation of adaptation work still quote from it now. Good at providing a historical snapshot. Tried to scale that up using UKCIP scenarios - would like to be able to say "this is what it will be like". Can be good - has had mixed traction on the ground. Depends why and how people have done it and what they've done afterwards. Works best if done in -house and therefore builds adaptive capacity. If done by consultants don't get immersion/adaptive capacity. And less likely to lead to action. Some LAs consider LCLIPs to be 'old news'. Quite time and resource intensive. Real -time stuff such as SWIMS more useful in providing business case. Really good, logical first step in understanding and making the c ase for adaptation. Affected by capacity issues - some council's don't know why they're doing it. If you get someone external or an intern to do it, it doesn't build capacity. Usefulness depends on how or why it's used. LCLIP is part of a narrative/con text - you can't just hand it to someone and expect them to get on with it on their own. LCLIP is transferable beyond LAs, can be used at community level or for any organisation Very well received and well taken up. Focused standalone tool with specific function. Didn't take users on to next step. Having a tool that only does one part of the process isn't enough - needs to be put in context. Need tools to look at part of the process but need to be aware that it is part of the context not the whole job. LCLIP is simple and specific and a very valuable engagement tool. Gets people to think about the here and now - how current vulnerability relates to future vulnerability. UKCIP approach as based on risk framework - risk based - so missed the "how are you currently affected". LCLIP answered that and was then incorporated in the Wizard. Good idea, but disappointed with results. Don't have the right information - not enough consequences information is recorded for LCLIPs to be useful. Picked up by LAs, other organisations, businesses. Demonstrates that climate change is about dealing with today as well as the future. Intended as a quick/cheap way of understanding the current adaptation deficit. The method is based in knowledge and information that is readily available. Has been seen as useful and has informed decisions about whether more analysis is required. Pulls information together in a usable format. Well-used process in North West when first came out - may have been superseded since? Very useful framework for NI188. Probably not used much these days. Useful communication tool once put together - very engaging. Can use media/bad PR angle to engage at senior level/members. Makes climate change impacts pertinent to people, being able to narrow d own different aspects of vulnerability for specific areas is really useful. Have used it for news items and presentations. Applying it as intended takes a lot of time and funding. Public sector focus, and better known in public sector, but have used it for different sectors. Often difficult to get hold of costing information i.e. the cost of impacts. The guide for this was very useful and simple framework to follow. Struggled with LCLIP because records of past events did not always give us the detail ne eded, especially around costs of incidents. Now aim to ask services the right questions consistently about events in real time in order to collect the required information,
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whilst also keeping the input required proportionate to the likely benefits. Could be an opportunity around Lead Local Flood Authority responsibilities.
Climate East Midlands Adaptation Matrices

Allows tracking of performance across areas and target setting; allows comparisons between organisations. Very visual so good in workshops blown up to A3 size. Not all examples are relevant to every organisation (even local authorities) and some require some interpretation. 3 different versions - upper tiers; lower tiers; any organisation. Has also been used in North East. Consultants gen erally interested. Wording could be more general/ clearer that examples are just examples. Helps identify which authorities are leading in which area - where to look for best practice.
CLASP Adaptation Resource Pack

Lots of useful case studies on how the methodology has been applied as well as taking you through the process Produced in response to NI188 to take LAs beyond LCLIP - getting together different departments and different issues. Worked with 5 authorities who each looked at a different theme - worked alongside them to get groups together. Developed a pack based on their experiences - guiding through the process. Pack consists of 3 stages. 1. why bother; 2. intro/LCLIP stage; 3. post-LCLIP - risk assessment stage. The Pack isn't prescriptive - it sets out different approaches that authorities can adopt. It has been quite well-used. The most popular download is part 1, then part 3, the accelerator pack. CLASP wanted to produce something non-prescriptive to get people thinking. This non-prescriptive-ness is both a strength and a limitation. It has possibly not been promoted enough.
SWIMs
More useful approach - need to start recording costs and consequences now. Examples from other areas are useful.
East Midlands Risk Assessment methodology

Very interesting - captured a large number of risks at all scales. Very comprehensive process but leads to a massive dataset - could make it difficult to prioritise. Developed for NI188 which required comprehensive risk assessment. Very thorough - lots of detail - both a strength and weakness. Very useful in providing a shared approach to risk assessment. Allows consideration of different timescales, compared with other tools which only address current risk. Limitations - Risk Assessments became too detailed, although this might be down to wording of NI188. Can be better to use an organisation's own risk assessment method - makes it easier to embed findings. Could be used by local authorities. One of the most popular downloaded resources from the CEM website. Could possibly be simplified. Used at West Yorkshire level, not LA level, so looked at 'priority sectors' like health, natural environment, utilities, built environment, rather than individual service delivery areas. A more prescriptive approach.
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Adaptation to Climate Change public sector workbook

Step-by-step process guide. Has been beneficial to have something "Scottishbranded" that public sector organisations can commit publicly to doing - provides a focus for action. Organisations need to have an amount of capacity to do the process without additional support. It has worked best where Adaptation Scotland has supported them through the process. The workbook is a process that 'gathers in' lots of the other tools along the way - so includes LCLIP and could include BACLIAT and risk assessment tools - an overview of a lengthier process Have adapted this as statutory guidance for Wales and find it overall really useful. Wales have changed to include more processes which give people something to work through. It is long and possibly a little too long for use day-to-day. Wales have used it for sectors other than the public sector. Could be more dynamic rather than just a pdf. Would be useful to add links to tools and alongside, video tutori als on using tools.
BACLIAT
Use a lot. Relatively simple for getting businesses and organisations started. Used for 'train the trainer' sessions - BACLIAT model used quite neatly for half-day workshops with mix of presentations and practical exercises. Suits organisations in the very early stages - most applicable to those and to SMEs - not too heavy in terms of time and resources. Quite easy to modify - have tweaked for health and wellbeing sector. Good starting point but doesn't give much direction e .g. on prioritising the risks and opportunities identified. Useful, simple framework. Provides a good starting point. Haven't taken organisations through this step-by-step, but have used headings framework/structure for different things e.g. workshops or risk assessments. Have developed own version because found this so useful. Step by step process showing how to look at impacts on businesses - split into sections on worded in a way that engages businesses. Their own business resilience tool was developed with CCSF funding - provides a snapshot of where businesses are - a shorter version of BACLIAT. Generates case studies - is a simple risk assessment based on the 7 BACLIAT areas - then used to scale up to sub-regional level. Can be modified to specific purposes - simple but quite powerful. NE try to work with other business facing organisations to maximise impact, doing workshops (within the other organisation's matrix of interventions) based on BACLIAT. BACLIAT provides a very coherent framework for assessment, discussion, analysis. Malleable to own needs and scale-able for different sized businesses or even geographies. Limitations - can still create more questions than answers. Answer to understanding impacts but not to identifying adaptation responses. Ideally BACLIAT should be followed up with one to one or one to few support. Have used for LAs, emergency services - helps people understand what kind of issues they might have - Step 1 in the process of adaptation. Adaptable for different audiences. Useful framework. However it's open ended - doesn't give much in the way of signposting. Might combine with other types of tools - so with businesses might prefer to use BITC Has been popular and well picked up. Very simple - 6 headings opportunities/threats under each. Useful approach to brainstorming issues. Very simple, allows translation of climate impacts in ways that make sense for businesses.
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People tend to find the opportunities harder to spot. BACLIAT is for one specific part of the process, doesn't do it all. Used a bit. Some initial resistance from business to something so 'laborious'. Handholding needed by businesses felt at the end it had been useful. Need to tempt people into using it, can't just put it on a website and expect b usinesses to do it alone. How can it be made more suitable for interactive use? Developed in partnership with the business community. CLARA is a more updated version that is more specific to the business community. BACLIAT is a generic tool. Has good user acceptance and recognition, and UKCIP have case studies on how it has been used. It has credibility. People have used it, and with some initial support, are comfortable and confident in its use. It is clear that it's been developed around business decision-making criteria. Commonalities in premises and insurance, not sector-specific. Use of business continuity language is really good. Wales have tweaked it for sectors - e.g. changing the language. Would be useful to see worked examples as a starter. Very good for workshops.
Speed-BACLIAT
Helpful in terms of ticking boxes and produces a potentially useful report at the end. Business headings make it real to businesses and organisations. Doesn't actively get businesses onto the next step. BACLIAT workshops usually based on a hypothetical case study - not sure whether they go away feeling empowered to do it on their own businesses - no framework or set of questions to go through. Speed-BACLIAT starts to address there being a set of questions/process. Excel-based - not very professional looking. Not sure it's that much quicker, if done properly, i.e. in discussion with other people. Would possibly be improved by being a web -based tool. Some issues. Not user friendly as a generic business tool. Website crash issues. Excel spreadsheet corrupted on download. Would lose businesses at that point. Mixed feelings - it's more than BACLIAT - people need to know where to go. It has more introductory stuff and some "what should you do about it". Makes it quicker and easier to do a mini risk assessment. Functionality needs to be improved. Communications issue - it is meant to be quicker - but it does more. Actually more of a "speed-Wizard" than "speed-BACLIAT". Aiming to work on tightening that up. Intended as a quick [process to provide a preliminary view of initial needs, prior to doing something deeper and more time-consuming. For identifying what climate change means for your organisation and deciding whether you need to go deeper some organisations won't need to. Good to raise awareness - important that people realise it is just an initial task. Used for presentations as well as workshops. Not particularly glamorous. Used to bring a group of businesses together to do speed-BACLIAT on their own business. Problems - felt like a work in progress. Lots of options that weren't well -populated, e.g. sector, and couldn't override it. Felt quite clunky - not well presented. Mixed feedback from delegates - most was positive - but the sector issue did cause problems. Needs further development.
Business Resilience Healthcheck
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Have done pilot working with accountants for them to use the tool when they meet with clients. This tool begins to bridge the gap in terms of providing recommendations for action. Has a professional-looking online format. Feedback on flaws - very long. Some questions could be misinterpreted. Some don't have a "not applicable" option which is needed in some cases, and leads to some inappropriate recommendations in report. Headings not that different to BACLIAT. You can't exit from the tool and go back to the end. Really like the report produced at the end which identifies priorities to take forward. Useful for disseminating next steps and prioritising actions. Would be good to personalise the report with the date and company name. Could be used by a business alone or with a professional advisor. This tool could be rolled out if glitches are sorted - waiting to hear from BITC what their plans for it are. Very English-centric, not easily transferable to Scotland Have signposted, and are considering using in workshops in the future. Used in business resilience survey. Funded by NE then turned into web-based tool with support of RDA. Some IPR issues - don't know who it belongs to? Not bad but still leaves questions. Designed to be used with a business advisor rather than by businesses alone. Could be pulled into an app. Fantastic - really good - more specific than BACLIAT - gives a business continuity perspective rather than a climate change angle - talks to business in their language. Some functionality issues - similar views to South West. Could Climate UK pick this up? It's a very valuable tool and has had good feedback. The report produced at the end is very to the point and informative. Great - quick and easy, good introductory overview, manageable, but doesn't give all the answers. Much lighter touch than the Wizard.
Business Link Adaptation Toolkit

Very similar to BACLIAT - not sure of its future Have promoted this but it hasn't been picked up Gives a couple of actions. Light touch, high level message - makes adaptation something that is manageable. More business focused - BL looks at characteristics of organisation - business context is starting point rather than climate. Useful to have guidance and resources in a place where businesses will already be looking Time consuming. Get some recommendations about actions. Easy to use, good functionality. Looks good. No awareness raising amongst businesses though. Not entirely clear who owns it. Makes sense from a business perspective, uses business language, recommendations are straightforward and practical.
Adapting to Climate Change: A Guide for Business in Scotland

Lots of content is based on Adaptation Wizard. It is more of an awareness-raising document than a step-by-step tool Based on Wizard and BACLIAT. Simplified and made UKCIP material more accessible for target audience and more Scotland focused.
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Have used as reference for own work with business. Could do with some bespoke packaging for different types of businesses - to enhance perceived relevance.
Business continuity management toolkit

Fine - but too emergency focused - would be better if it had more of an adaptation line - how emergency response can be better managed by longer term adaptation view.
Climate Prepared
Evolved from a paper-based tool. Useful - it is part of a wider website with lots of information on weather impacts. Checklist of about 10 questions. Will provide suggestions or prompts. Provides a personalised action plan. Also provides a mechanism for SE/SW to gather data. SE/SW were originally keen to expand - some questions would be relevant to any business Have seen it and drawn from it for own framework. Quite good - useful sectoral approach.
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