systems put in place to reduce, or stop, damage by flood water

extreme weather that effects day-to-day life, such as a heatwave or a flood

using less electricity or other fuel than other similar things, e.g. low-energy light bulbs/lighting

the basic physical structures and facilities (e.g. buildings, roads) needed for day-to-day life

a document that contains a summary of what a country is doing to adapt to the impact of climate change