Is Midlothian Climate-ready?
Learn how Midlothian can prepare for and adapt to a changing climate
Midlothian's climate is changing.
Our weather is becoming more extreme and harder to predict.
Climate change is no longer a distant threat, its impacts are here. From more intense and frequent heatwaves, storms, and flooding, we are already feeling some of these impacts. We need to become more resilient to ensure that Midlothian can prosper, and that all our communities and places can flourish.
How can we adapt to a changing climate?
Climate change might sometimes feel like a problem for future or generations or, at the very least, feel like its effects will be felt primarily across the world from us. But these changes are set to worsen in the coming decades, directly impacting our own communities.
In Midlothian we can already feel some of these impacts. If you garden or grow food, you may have noticed some plants and vegetables growing out of season or not at all. You may have been affected by increased flooding of the Esk. Or you might have noticed a steep decline in pollinators like bees and butterflies over the past few years.
Climate Adaptation
Climate-Ready Places
Climate Ready South East Scotland Story Map
Adverse Weather Preparation: A Practical Guide for the Third Sector
This practical guide, created in collaboration with the Midlothian Financial Inclusion Network (MFIN) provides clear, actionable steps to help your organisation build resilience to extreme weather and secure the continuation of its services.
If you’d like a printed version, please get in touch.
