1. UKCIP02 Users Database
The UKCIP02 climate change scenarios have become the standard reference for climate change assessments in the UK. There are now over 200 licenced users of the UKCIP02 data, drawn from a wide range of organisations and sectors. All licensed users are listed in the UKCIP02 Users Database, which is provided as an online resource to promote integration and knowledge-transfer between different users, research communities and stakeholder groups. The database has recently been upgraded, and now provides greater information on how the UKCIP02 data is being used.

2. UKCIP Scenarios Gateway update
The Scenarios Gateway, the area of the UKCIP website containing maps, data and guidance relating to the UKCIP02 climate change scenarios, has been updated. Applications for licences to use UKCIP02 data (which is still free of charge) can now be made online, and the UKCIP02 data archive is now accessible via the UKCIP website.

3. MarClim (marine biodiversity and climate change) project report
The MarClim consortium project, funded by a wide consortium of organisations under the umbrella of the UK Climate Impacts Programme, has reached its conclusion with the publication of "Key messages for decision makers and policy advisors, and recommendations for future administrative arrangements and management measures". The project examined how climate change may influence patterns of biodiversity in the marine environment. This latest report, published by English Nature and aimed at marine stakeholders, demonstrates the value and necessity of long-term data sets, the benefits of a consortium approach with a broad geographic coverage, development of indicators for marine and coastal biodiversity and how marine climate change can be factored into day-to-day business activities.

4. Food crops in a changing climate
The Royal Society has published an extensive report that looks at forecasting the impacts of climate variability and change on food crops, including the climatic aspects of food security in Africa. The publication is available directly from the Royal Society at a cost of £115. Purchase individual papers from this volume or rowse the abstracts.

5. Defra report on the impacts of climate change on migratory species
Defra has published a report reviewing the actual and potential impacts of climate change on migratory species including marine mammals (e.g. whales, dolphins, seals); terrestrial mammals (e.g. reindeer, African antelopes, Polar Bears), birds, marine turtles, marine fish and invertebrates and terrestrial invertebrates. Migratory wildlife is particularly vulnerable because of the wide range of environments they use over the course of their annual cycle. The full report can be downloaded here.

6. County council creates a flood-resilient home
Norfolk County Council has adapted a house, as part of the FLOWS project, to show how residents living in flood-risk areas can reduce, resist and recover from flooding. The demonstration home, which has been jointly funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Norfolk County Council and Norwich Union, encourages householders to see the benefits of protecting their homes from floods. Visit the FLOWS website.