North East
Climate change adaptation case studies from the North East Region
Cheviot Futures is about working with farmers, land managers and others to find ways of responding to the threats and opportunities presented by climate change.
Peat landscapes, such as the upland areas of the Peak District, can help us both mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Peat landscapes can help us both limit and adapt to climate change. This is because, if managed properly, peat acts as a carbon store to prevent carbon being lost to the atmosphere, as well as absorbing heavy rainfall to prevent flooding downstream.