1. Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response [ Presenters name] [Meeting name] [Date] From work by These slides were developed by Climate UK and the Environment Agency but are provided here in unbranded form so they can be adapted for local use and re-branded as needed. The main material included here is from the Mersey Forest which is why this logo has been retained.

2. Presentation contents — Introduction to green infrastructure — Functions and benefits of green infrastructure — How green infrastructure supports increased resilience — Case study examples of green infrastructure strategy and practical applications Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response

3. What is Green Infrastructure? Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response — A network of natural environmental components — Green and blue multi-functional spaces, both urban and rural — Delivering a wide range of environmental and quality of life benefits for local communities Copyright: Mike Roberts

4. Types of green infrastructure Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Agricultural land Allotment, community gardens Cemeteries, churchyard Coastal habitat Derelict land General amenity space Grassland, heathland, moorland Orchard Outdoor sports facility Park or public garden Street treesWetland Water course and body Private garden Woodland Institutional grounds Source: The Mersey Forest

5. Recreation Carbon storage Aesthetic Trapping air pollutants Corridor for wildlife Timber production Green travel route Heritage Shading from sun Wind shelter Water storage Water infiltration Habitat for wildlife Noise absorption Coastal storm protection Biofuel production Carbon storage Learning Food production Soil stabilisation Functions of green infrastructure Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: From a list developed by The Mersey Forest

6. Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Natural Economy Northwest/The Mersey Forest Benefits

7. Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Alan Leatherbarrow, BBC News UK

8. Rainwater capture Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Copyright: McCoy Wynne /The Mersey Forest

9. Allows rainwater to soak into the ground Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Copyright: McCoy Wynne /The Mersey Forest

10. Channeling rainwater Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

11. Temporary or permanent storage of rainwater Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

12. Areas where rivers can naturally flood Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

13. Urban heat island effect Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response

14. Heat stress Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

15. Shade for people Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

16. Shade for buildings Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

17. Shade for buildings – green roofs Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: Susannah Gill, The Mersey Forest

18. Cooling from water Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Copyright: iStockphoto.com/pic-a-boo iStockphoto.com/pic-a-boo

19. Case studies Green Infrastructure as an adaptation response

20. Building for Resilience Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response PSL Images, Alamy Film clip: Why resilience is important in the building and construction sector – including green infrastructure benefits for ensuring resilient buildings

21. Capturing and re-using rainwater for irrigation Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response Source: John Melmoe, Willerby Landscapes

22. Manor Fields Park - Sheffield Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response — Developed in consultation with the community — Used existing site character as basis for design — Play area, wild space, planting, pathways — Introduction of sustainable urban drainage — Performed well during 2007 floods

23. Leeds City Region – Green Infrastructure Strategy Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response — Maps existing aspects of the natural environment and enhancements to increase benefits — Investment programme to minimise effect of new development — Interventions to reduce risks from climate impacts e.g. urban greening — Enhance derelict sites to improve environmental quality and attract investment

24. Vegetation management strategies – Network Rail Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response — Phased management strategy — Removal of high water demand species — Replanting of less demanding species — Innovation enhances sustainable travel — Improved service level for Network Rail

25. Green and Blue Space Adaptation for Urban Areas and Eco Towns (GRaBs) The GRaBs project is a network of leading pan – European organisations with the aim of sharing best practice on climate change adaptation, best practice includes: — Southampton, Low Carbon City Strategy, 2011-2020 — Climate Change Adaptation Strategy, Malmo City — Northwest Regional Development Agency ‘Framework for Action’ 2011 — Adaptation Action Plan Guidance — For more information visit: http://www.grabs ‐ eu.org/casestudies.php Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response

26. Green Streets Retrofitting urban street tree planting CASE STUDY

27. Built Environment – Green Streets Before After © McCoy Wynne

28. Drivers Built Environment – Green Streets REDUCING AIR POLLUTION Street trees improve air quality by absorbing pollutants and intercepting harmful particulates FIGHTING CLIMATE CHANGE Increasing tree cover in towns and cities by just 10% can keep surface temperatures at current levels despite climate change (University of Manchester) IMPROVING IMAGE Street trees improve the image of our neighbourhoods and make them even better places to live, work and invest BUILDING COMMUNITIES Getting residents involved in caring for their trees helps them re-connect with their neighbours BOOSTING HEALTH Research shows that children who live on tree-lined streets have lower rates of asthma (Columbia University, USA) BENEFITING WILDLIFE As well as being great for people, street trees also offer much needed habitat for wildlife too

29. Outcomes Built Environment – Green Streets © McCoy Wynne

30. Lessons Learnt Built Environment – Green Streets © Monty Rakusen

31. Further information Websites – www.merseyforest.org.uk/our-work/green-streets www.merseyforest.org.uk/our-work/green-streets – www.redroseforest.co.uk/web/content/view/43/143 www.redroseforest.co.uk/web/content/view/43/143 Case studies – www.merseyforest.org.uk/lstfcasestudy1.pdf www.merseyforest.org.uk/lstfcasestudy1.pdf – www.merseyforest.org.uk/our-work/case-studies/case-study-green-streets-in- knowsley www.merseyforest.org.uk/our-work/case-studies/case-study-green-streets-in- knowsley Videos – www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTh89F5NUV4 www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTh89F5NUV4 – www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYF9SnSB50o www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYF9SnSB50o Contact – ben.greenaway@merseyforest.org.uk ben.greenaway@merseyforest.org.uk Built Environment – Green Streets

32. Plymouth Green Infrastructure Project Embedded in the overall growth programme for the city, Plymouth Green Infrastructure Project will help to deliver multiple economic, social and environmental benefits, and provide a cost effective way of adapting to the many challenges of a future climate. CASE STUDY

33. Plymouth Green Infrastructure Project – Enhancing the natural environment to protect the city’s assets — Growth of the city provides opportunity to embed natural environment and its services into planning. — A network of green and blue spaces linking the rural and marine environments. — A cost effective way of adapting to climate change. — 14 projects delivering multiple benefits. — Green infrastructure assets valued by residents and gain community ownership. Green Infrastructure as an adaptation response

34. Climate Adaptation Green Infrastructure as an adaptation response — Increasing biodiversity — Attenuating flood waters. — Carbon sequestration. — Land for growing food and timber.

35. Delivery of the plan and lessons learned — Commitment to a coordinated interagency approach with focus on outcomes. — Communities must be engaged in design and delivery. — Develop mechanisms for sustainable long term maintenance of assets. — Show that Green Infrastructure is value for money. Green infrastructure as an adaptation response

36. Further information — Jeremy Sabel — 01752 304229 — Jeremy.sabel@plymouth.gov.uk — www.plymouth.gov.uk/gideliveryplan Green Infrastructure as an adaptation response

37. Promoting Green Roofs in Developments What the benefits of green roofs are in supporting adaptation to climate change, illustrated by Sheffield City Council’s planning policies to drive this agenda locally. CASE STUDY

38. What is a green roof? Green Infrastructure Source: www.livingroofs.org

39. Benefits of Green Roofs Wider benefits — Reduce surface water run-off — Improve air quality — Reduce need for heat / cooling — Visual improvement to area — Increase biodiversity Green Infrastructure In Sheffield the topography means that roofs in valleys are highly visible and can make a striking visual improvement Image courtesy of: The Green Roof Centre

40. Green Roofs in Sheffield – Planning Conditions Green Infrastructure Green roofs are promoted through Climate Change & Design SPD and are applicable to larger developments (10 dwellings or more than 1000sq m internal floor space) — Subject to viability — 80% of total roof area Image courtesy of: The Green Roof Centre

41. Further information — https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/planning-and-city- development/planning-documents/local-plan/supplementary- planning-documents/climate-change-and-design-spd.html https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/planning-and-city- development/planning-documents/local-plan/supplementary- planning-documents/climate-change-and-design-spd.html — http://livingroofs.org http://livingroofs.org — http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk/ http://www.thegreenroofcentre.co.uk/ — Jon Clubb — 07970 1201827 — jon.clubb@lgyh.gov.uk Green Infrastructure

42. Contact details — [Name] — [Phone] — [Email] — [Web] Green Infrastructure as an Adaptation Response