Our nation is facing a climate crisis, with more intense and extreme weather – floods, droughts and soaring temperatures. Each year, thousands of people, homes and businesses, as well as wildlife are affected by these weather extremes. Our historic canals, reservoirs and bridges are at risk of subsidence and collapse.
But our canals are contributing to climate change adaptation. Flood protection offered by our embankments are reservoirs protects buildings, businesses and national infrastructure.
Canals support decarbonisation – critical to the transition towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly future. The water in our canals helps keep cities and urban areas cool as temperatures rise. And our network offers a ready-made transfer route to deliver a sustainable, plentiful supply of water for people, businesses and nature.
