Sustainable energy

4A.9 Adaptation to climate change

The Mayor will and other agencies should promote and support the most effective adaptation to climate change, including:

• minimising overheating and contribution to heat island effects (Policy 4A.10)
• minimising solar gain in summer (Policy 4A.10)
• contributing to reducing flood risk including applying principles of sustainable urban drainage (Policies 4A.13 and 4A.14)
• minimising water use (Policy 4A.16)
• protecting and enhancing green infrastructure.