Useful websites

[NB The descriptions of the websites listed below are generally those provided on the site itself.]

UK Climate Projections 2009: The UK Climate Projections (UKCP09) give climate information for the UK up to the end of this century. Projections of future changes to our climate are provided, based on simulations from climate models. The UKCP09 website contains a wealth of information which isn’t always easy to navigate – the following are useful links to specific pages which will help you find what you need.

The UKCP09 online guidance is a valuable resource and reference guide to the use of UKCP09. There is vast amount of information and guidance available on all the UKCP09 data sources and outputs. You may find the following section containing pre-prepared materials of particular interest.
UKCP09 website online guidance - http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/

If you need help with any aspect of UKCP09 then you can log a query with the UKPC09 Helpdesk using this form. You can also use the form to give feedback on the UK Climate Projections.
UKCP09 Helpdesk - http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/content/view/518/681/

There are over a 100 FAQs available on all aspects of UKCP09. These are real questions that have been asked by Users and can be searched by keyword
FAQs http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/content/view/605/512/

In order to provide some context to using UKCP09, case studies are being developed with collaboration of a number of users. It is hoped that the development of case studies will give other users valuable insight into how UKCP09 could be used.
Case Studies - http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/content/view/2306/510/

This report provides a summary of the 2009 UK Climate Projections (UKCP09), consolidating for the general reader the scientific reports describing the methodology and some key projections of future climate change for the UK over the 21st century.
Briefing report - http://ukclimateprojections.defra.gov.uk/content/view/826/519/

The User Interface manual will assist you in building requests and producing meaningful outputs.
User Interface Manual - http://ukclimateprojections-ui.defra.gov.uk/ui/admin/login.php

Moodle e-learning resources - http://moodle.ukcip.org.uk/

Here you will find a range of resources that will help you in using the UK Climate Projections and the User Interface:

Guided exercises: This booklet provides a series of guided exercises that shows you how to build a number of requests using the User Interface. It also provides you with a series of case studies that you can use to test your understanding of using the User Interface and how the data can be used in conjunction with other UKCP09 tools.

UKCIP Webinar: This recorded webinar gives an overview of the key developments of UKCP09 and some of the issues that need consideration when using the new UK Climate Projections.

Podcasts. There are a range of audio and video presentations given at the launch event of UKCP09 to an audience in Oxford. The podcasts cover a range of information ranging from technical issues, practical application on interrogating data and considerations of future developments of the projections.

UKCP09 Online forum: This online discussion group provides an open forum for people to discuss aspects of using UKCP09 with specific areas on the use of the weather generator and the marine projections

Adapting to Climate Change Programme: The programme brings together the work already being led by Government and the wider public sector on adapting to climate change. It will co-ordinate and drive forward the development of the Government's work on adaptation in the future.

South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership: The South West Climate Change Impacts Partnership's key role is to raise awareness of the impacts of climate change, inform and advise on the challenges and opportunities of climate change in SW England, and develop practical adaptation responses.

Living with Environmental Change: This ten year programme seeks to connect world-leading natural, engineering, economic, social, medical, cultural, arts, and humanities researchers with policy-makers, business, the public, and other key stakeholders.

Natural Environment Research Council: NERC funds science in universities and their own research centres aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the natural world..

South West Sustainability Checklist: Designed to guide the design of new developments, covering regionally specific sustainability and planning issues, highlighting best practice and current policy. :

Planning Renewables: The Planning Renewables website is aimed at providing the most up-to-date and useful information for local authority planning officers and councillors. It should provide support and guidance when dealing with planning applications for renewable energy developments.

Water for life and livelihoods: first cycle River Basin Management Plans submitted to Ministers

Wildlife and habitats: Biodiversity Requires Adaptation in Northwest Europe under a Changing Climate (BRANCH)

European Spatial Planning: Adapting to Climate Events (ESPACE)