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A Handbook of Climate Trends Across Scotland

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SNIFFER Code: CC03

Year: 2006

Project Status: Complete

Short description: The technical report provides a full range of analyses and details of the methodology used in this project. The handbook itself highlights the findings of the technical report in an accessible simplified form. This handbook has been designed for use by a broad range of stakeholders to help inform preparation for and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It was commissioned by SNIFFER to present the most up to date information on climate trends over the last century across Scotland and to provide a benchmark against which we can measure future climate change.

Keywords: climate, communication tools, ecolog, biodiversity, coastal, economic, habitat, human, indicators, precipitation, sustainable, Scotland, climate change, observed trends

Lead Organisation: Forestry Commission (FC)

Contact: Forestry Commission (FC) (info@sniffer.org.uk)

Funding Collaborators: SNIFFER,Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA),Scottish Government,Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)

Contractor(s): Met Office

Documents

Title Document
Executive Summary CC03exs.rtf
Final Report CC03_Final_report.pdf
Handbook CC03_1_Handbook.pdf

Cost of Research: 50k - 100k

Nature of Research: Data and Information management

Geographical relavance: Scotland

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Secondary End-users: Policy makers, Local authorities, Landowners/Managers, Research Institutes, Environmental NGOs, Educational Bodies, The Public

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Conference on Strategic Environmental Assessment “SEA as a tool to contribute to high-level policy objectives” 7 May 2010, University of Strathclyde

This conference brings together a variety of expert perspectives – from policy advisors, local authority officers, consultants and academics – to discuss the practical application of SEA and the outcomes and implications of using SEA as a vehicle to deliver high-level policy objectives. This conference sponsored by SNIFFER and ESRC (Economic and Social Research council) will make a vital contribution to discussion about the overall purpose and benefits of SEA, together with the efficacy of delivery mechanisms proposed to achieve overall Scottish governmental aims.

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