Climate change cuts are a false economy

ADEPT calls for more action on adaptation in light of new reportADEPT, the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport, has called for more action on climate change adaptation following publication of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 Evidence Report. Rupert Clubb, ADEPT President, said: “We are concerned that government has cut back on adaptation support to both Defra and the Environment Agency. In light of the report findings, we believe this is a false economy. “ADEPT members are ready to meet the challenges this new evidence presents, but