Growing Old in a Changing Climate Report

15 Aug 08

The first ever national report to consider the effects of climate change on an ageing population is based on the outcomes of a National Workshop held in March 2008 in York.

The report Growing Old in a Changing Climate examines the impact of climate change on an ageing population. It aims to stimulate wider debate on the issue, and appropriate policy responses from institutions, politicians and older people.

The report outlines five recommendations and calls on government agencies and older people's organisations to make a concerted effort to reduce the vulnerability of older people by improving their ability to cope with future effects of climate change. It calls on government to:

Risk assess all future policies so they do not undermine government targets to reduce UK greenhouse gas emissions and put older people at risk

Climate change proof the homes of older people - both new and existing - to increase energy efficiency and tackle fuel poverty

Enrich local accessibility to deliver safer, stronger and healthier communities for older people

Better transport for older people to ensure they can maintain independence and connect to friends, family and wider community.

Leadership on older people and climate change and the setting up of an older people and climate change group to outline a national policy framework to focus and co-ordinate action.

Related Download:

: GrowingOldinaChanging Climate2008.pdf