Nature And Landscape

Somerset Blue Heritage: A Climate Resilience Blueprint for Nature and People

WWT envisions a future where wetlands are embedded into urban life, transforming towns into climate resilient, nature-rich communities. Through this project, we aim to demonstrate how blue infrastructure can tackle climate-related challenges, from flooding to biodiversity loss, while enhancing wellbeing. As a town sitting within the ecologically important Somerset Levels and Moors NCA, and one committed to supporting Somerset’s declared climate and nature emergencies, Bridgwater is the ideal place to model this approach. We will deliver interventions and equip residents with the skills to advance a co-developed neighbourhood climate action plan. We will use the lessons learnt in Bridgwater as a blueprint for urban centres across the region, with resource dedicated to scoping new communities to benefit from adopting similar nature-based approaches to climate resilience. The project legacy will be more resilient urban centres within the Somerset waterscape, empowered to lead on climate action for people and nature.