What is ISO/TS 14092 about?
Climate change is a reality looming large in our faces, and we need to plan for it. ISO/TS 14092 discusses adaptation to climate change. ISO/TS 14092 specifies requirements and guidance on adaptation planning for local governments and communities. Preparing for risks posed by climate change and planning for adaptation at local government and community levels is essential for the safety and security of society, as well as for its economic, environmental, and social well-being.
ISO/TS 14092 supports local governments and communities in adapting to climate change based on vulnerability, impacts, and risk assessments. ISO/TS 14092 offers support in working with relevant interested parties. ISO/TS 14092 also supports the setting of priorities, and the development and subsequent updating of an adaptation plan.
Who is ISO/TS 14092 for?
ISO/TS 14092 on adaptation to climate change is useful for:
- Government authorities
- Investors such as fund/asset managers, and banks
- CEOs, CFOs, Chief Sustainability Officers of organizations
Why should you use ISO/TS 14092?
ISO/TS 14092 presents guidance for local governments and communities on how to prepare for such threats and the associated risks. ISO/TS 14092 recognizes that the impacts posed by climate change vary widely from region to region, and directly affect communities’ well-being and local governments including the public services they offer, as well as the safety and security of individuals within their jurisdiction. It is the responsibility of local governments and communities to provide leadership in planning and preparing to manage these risks.
ISO/TS 14092 describes how to develop an adaptation plan at the local government and community levels. The planning process details why and how to establish an appropriate (well-structured and collaborative) governance structure and the elements of the adaptation planning and implementation processes. These details include establishing a facilitation team, assessing risks, and developing an effective plan, monitoring the progress of adaptation implementation, and evaluating its achievement with the aim of improving the plan.
