Vulnerability assessments are new requirements for regional planning. They aim to identify vulnerable 'hotspots' toclimate change to inform adaptation measures which need to be taken into consideration through regional spatial planning and economic strategy processes.

I would like to develop a forum for shared ideas and intelligence to enable us to maximise this opportunity to improve health and reduce health inequalities through this regional planning initiative.

This Connection is to bring together examples and discussions specifically relating to the embeding of climate change mitigation and adaption into Local Authority Open Space Stratagies.