English NC - COP26 Assembly Content Science

Explore how we can build defences, warning systems and resilient infrastructure

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Explore how we can build defences, warning systems and resilient infrastructure

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low energy

using less electricity or other fuel than other similar things: low-energy light bulbs/lighting

Adaptation Action Coalition

an international coalition to address the impacts of climate change

adaptation communication

a report prepared by countries that synthesises and shares their priorities, efforts, needs, and lessons around adapting to climate change

infrastructure

the basic physical and organisational structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads, power supplies) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

flood defences

systems put in place to reduce, or ideally prevent, damage by flood water

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