Climate Adaptation Framework for NHS organisations – Further Guidance
PI3B Develop a comprehensive adaptation strategy and action plan
A comprehensive adaptation strategy and action plan draws together knowledge of climate risk and appraised adaptation options ( PI3A ) – to translate your strategic objectives into practical action. It should coordinate and integrate adaptation into relevant projects, policies and plans across your organisation and with partners.
Further guidance:
• Ensure each action has clear ownership, targets, measures of success and timelines for implementation and completion as well as relevant milestones. • Have a formalised process for regular communication, planning and delivery such as an adaptation board ( OC3B see Organisational Culture), both within your organisation and across the NHS when carrying out system-wide adaptation planning. • Seek approval or endorsement from your organisation and buy in from all departments or individuals assigned any actions. • Use the publication of the final action plan/strategy to build further awareness and support for implementation. Infographics can be used to clearly communicate key facts and messages contained within the strategy/ plan. A briefing for senior leaders will also be important. Discuss publication of the strategy/ plan with your organisations press/communication team and develop a press release.
PI3C Implement a programme of adaptation actions
Your organisation should now be ready to implement a range of prioritised adaptation actions – with appropriate resources allocated. Beyond quick wins, programmes for longer-term strategic adaptation are being delivered across functions and across the system. The actions should contribute to achieving your adaptation outcomes, with suitable monitoring and evaluation to learn from experience (see PI4A ). Mature Maturity Tasks PI4A Adopt an ongoing adaptive management cycle for adaptation planning Develop and formalise an adaptive management cycle, applying Plan, Do, Study, Act (PDSA) principles to adaptation planning. An adaptive management cycle is a flexible, iterative approach for decision-making when faced with uncertainty, complexity and changing conditions, and is well suited to climate adaptation. Adaptation will always be an iterative process rather than a destination as needs and challenges change. Understanding your position within the wider NHS system will be integral to this .
Authors: Sustainability West Midlands; Sniffer Partners: NHSE North East & Yorkshire, NHSE North West, NHS Greater Manchester
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