Example of climate change adaptation and mitigation – Sheffield and flooding along the River Don
- The objective of this resource is to understand how a local area within the UK can adapt to extreme weather and try to contribute to mitigating climate change.
- To do so you will first play a game, then you will produce a plan to combat flooding in Sheffield in a decision-making exercise.
- Finally, you will look at some of the actual strategies being used in Sheffield to try and tackle flooded linked to climate change.
- Why does Sheffield Flood? What role does Extreme weather play?
- What actions can society take against climate change and extreme weather?
- How can climate change be managed by mitigation and adaptation?
- Is Sheffield ready for the extra flooding attributed to climate change?
Resources
Adaptation Top Trumps – introduction
Adaptation Top Trumps – file for printing
External link: strategies to adapt to inland flooding in Sheffield from Earth Learning Ideas
