Climate change and business adaptation

To thrive in a changing climate, businesses need to adapt. This presentation is a brief introduction to climate change; from present-day observations to future projections, and what they mean for mitigation and adaptation. The process of scoping adaptation options is explored, with particular reference to a recent collaborative project between the Met Office Hadley Centre and the Energy Sector.

Mo is the manager of a team of climate consultants at the Met Office Hadley Centre. The team works with private and public sector organizations to understand and interpret climate information in the context of adaptation to climate change and climate variability. Mo has a geography degree and a PhD in modelling the impact of land surface processes in climate models. She has worked for the Met Office for 23 years in a wide variety of roles including climate research, measurement of precipitation with radar, business planning, international relations with overseas Met Services and human resource management.