How can you maintain environmental services despite climate change?

2 Adapt the design

The second step is to adapt your design to the changing environment and the needs and preferences of the users. You can use principles such as resilience, flexibility, diversity, and redundancy to create designs that can cope with shocks and stresses, adjust to changing circumstances, and provide multiple benefits. You can also use techniques such as green infrastructure, low-impact development, and nature-based solutions to enhance the natural functions and values of the environment.

5 Learn and innovate

The fifth step is to learn and innovate from your own and others' experiences and best practices. You can use sources such as journals, books, podcasts, and webinars to keep up with the latest research, trends, and innovations in environmental design and climate change adaptation. You can also use networks such as communities of practice, professional associations, and online forums to exchange ideas, knowledge, and resources with other environmental design professionals and enthusiasts.

6 Inspire and influence

The sixth step is to inspire and influence others to take action and support your efforts to maintain environmental services despite climate change. You can use strategies such as advocacy, education, and collaboration to raise awareness, build capacity, and foster partnerships among different actors and sectors. You can also use tools such as awards, competitions, and campaigns to demonstrate your impact, celebrate your achievements, and motivate others to follow your example.

7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?