Authors
John Firth and Others
Acclimatise has been working with the UK Department for International Development (DFID), Barclays, HSBC, Forum for the Future and Synergy on a discussion paper that was released at the UNFCCC COP14 in Poznan: 'Climate Finance, Business and Community: The Benefits of Co-operation'. The discussion paper explores the business case for climate change adaptation to be undertaken by companies in co-operation with surrounding communities and stakeholders.The paper builds on earlier work undertaken with Barclays for the London Accord project. The paper aims to stimulate discussion on why it is so critical for businesses to take climate change seriously, to identify key actions that can be taken, and to highlight how these actions can be designed in collaboration with local communities and stakeholders to improve their adaptive capacity. Your comments will inform the development of a more in-depth report, due for publication in early Spring 2009, which will cover the following sectors: long-lived, fixed assets; chemicals and pharmaceuticals; fossil fuel and renewable power generation, supply and distribution; and tourism. We are also interested in hearing your views about the merits of undertaking a second phase that would consider other sectors. Your feedback on this discussion paper is most welcome (by January 7th if possible) to John Firth (email above).