42 In 1997, the UK government established the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) to help public and private organisations assess their vulnerability to climate change. UKCIP, together with Defra, can provide the latest information on climate change predictions and assessments. This includes guidance on how to identify and assess the risks and uncertainties posed by a changing climate, and a methodology for costing the impacts of climate change.
43 Key policy areas where climate change might be a particularly important consideration include: investment appraisal for long-term planning and infrastructure projects, regulatory and planning frameworks, contingency planning and long-term policy frameworks.