Guidance

Transport hazard summary: changing climate

Helps UK transport industry understand and manage climate-related hazards.

From:
Department for Transport and Met Office
Published
29 May 2025

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This summary introduces common climate concepts to help decision makers assess the risks posed to transport from climate-related hazards.

It includes guidance on:

  • understanding climate data and terminology, such as global warming levels
  • estimating future changes to climate and its impact on UK transport

The concepts explained in this summary are used throughout the Transport hazard summaries series.

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Published 29 May 2025

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