BS EN ISO 14090:2019

What is ISO 14090 - Adaptation to climate change guidelines about?

ISO 14090 discusses adaptation to climate change. ISO 14090 specifies principles, requirements, and guidelines for adaptation to climate change. 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 14090 includes the integration of adaptation within or across organizations, understanding impacts and uncertainties, and how these can be used to inform decisions. ISO 14090 applies to any organization, regardless of size, type, and nature, e.g., local, regional, international, business units, conglomerates, industrial sectors, natural resource management units. ISO 14090 supports the development of sector-, aspect-, or element-specific climate change adaptation standards.

Who is ISO 14090 - Adaptation to climate change guidelines for?

ISO 14090 on adaptation to climate change guidelines is useful for:

• All organizations, regardless of type, size, location, and complexity
• Environmental consultants and specialists
• Environmental Management Systems managers
• Government authorities
• Risk evaluation executives

Why should you use ISO 14090 - Adaptation to climate change guidelines?

Climate change is impacting organizations in various ways and will continue to do so for decades to come, owing to greenhouse gases emitted since the start of the Industrial Revolution. The extent of future climate change will depend on the effectiveness of efforts to limit further emissions of greenhouse gases and to manage other factors that impact radiative forcing.

ISO 14090 enables organizations to prioritize and develop effective, efficient, and deliverable adaptation tailored to the specific climate change challenges they face. Its main purpose is therefore to provide organizations with a consistent, structured, and pragmatic approach to prevent or minimize the harm that climate change could cause and also to take advantage of opportunities. Applying this approach enables organizations to give appropriate consideration to climate change adaptation when designing, implementing, improving, and updating policies, strategies, plans, and activities.

ISO 14090 allows organizations to adopt their structure no matter what stage they are at in climate change adaptation, from those just starting out to those already engaged in adaptation, to those choosing to lead the way. ISO 14090 aims to perform alongside other organizational priorities. This includes carrying out all climate change adaptation activities in parallel with, or integrated with, climate change mitigation activities and other sustainability priorities.