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see in implementing the principles? Going forward:​ What changes need to happen in our climate services? Keep flexible Host: ​Richard Graham, Met Office, UK Success Challenges Way forward Government users scope too small – had to expand to include project stakeholders City funding: community leaders

. 2015) found that human influence on the climate has resulted in an 11-fold increase in the likelihood of extremely hot spring mean temperatures in northern China, like those of 2014. The research also found that the growth of cities and urbanisation has played a small but identifiable role

of receiving it, and do the same with data from a number of other European, Chinese and USA operated satellites. Large sections of the selected images are cloud free, allowing a good view of the surface.  They reveal extensive browning of vegetation caused by the very hot and dry conditions experienced

in England District Councils in England Unitary Authorities in England London Borough Councils Council of the Isles of Scilly The Town Clerk, City of London The National Park Officer, National Park Authorities in England The Chief Planning Officer, The Broads Authority ANNEX 1 THE TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING

England, and over 30°C in eastern England. Monday is expected to be the hottest day of this spell, with highs of 32-34°C possible in southeast England, including London and Cambridge. Scotland and Northern Ireland will also feel warmer than on Sunday as the warm air spreads further north. However

of CEMADEN Source: IBGE, 2010 Urban Growth: change from rural to urban population Source: Brazilian Atlas of Natural Disasters 1991-2012 Over 5 million people mostly poor and vulnerable living In areas of high disaster risk in Brazilian cities Natural Disasters in Brazil Landslides and flash floods

Protecting cities against the challenges of climate change and extreme weather Megacities cover less than 0.2% of the Earth’s land area but are home to one person in every ten on the planet. Most urban dwellers live in developing countries, often in informal settlements vulnerable to hazards

, infants, pregnant women, people living in informal settlements, and outdoor labourers. • Air pollution from fires, dust storms, and surface ozone will be exacerbated by higher temperatures and heatwaves in South Asia. South Asia is home to 37 of the world’s 40 most polluted cities, with air pollution now

quality and supply, risk to nuclear power plants due to increased temperatures. • Northern Urban Environments: Cities: air quality, urban heat island effect, water supply reliability all impacting human health; infrastructure and transport vulnerabilities. • Mountains: Ecosystem services: wildfire risk

and to build the senior level and political buy-in and support for these. These are then expected to be followed up with more granular thematic or service level focused adaptation options. Climate Action Plan Leeds City Council sets out its vision for the city in its Best City Ambition which includes