b'6Climate Risk Identification 6.1Climate Risk IdentificationClimate change projections indicate that:Identifying the future risk to Kildare County Council ofWarming in Kildare will continue especially in projected climate hazards is the next crucial stepthe summer and winter in the development of this Climate Change Adaptation Strategy. This process identifies potential future localKildare will experience more extreme weather level vulnerabilities, sensitivities and risks, basedconditions including rainfall events and stormson the most up-to-date available climate projections.There will be an increased likelihood of fluvialThese projections describe a range of possible futureflooding in the Countyclimate scenarios from which potential impacts can beidentified. It was important to consider the full range ofWinters will be wetter and summers will be drierevents to ensure all potential risks are considered. (which could lead to water shortages)Using the information attained in the previousassessment of the current baseline and consideringThese climate changes will impact the type,future projections, a future risk analysis is carried outdistribution and lifecycles of speciesto identify potential future impacts and vulnerabilities to the councils services. These projections signal significant challenges for the council, the county, and its citizens. Climate Change will have further effect on land use includingagriculture, forestry and peatlands, on biodiversity, This process identifies potentialon water resources, human health, the economy and society. The following table highlights the key risks to future local level vulnerabilitiesoperations and areas of influence identified during the and sensitivities of, and risks to,development of this strategy.the local authority and is based on the most up-to-date available climate projections.47'