Insurance industry adopts adaptation manifesto

The Association of British Insurers has launched �Adapting to our Changing Climate: A Manifesto for Business, Government and the Public'. It aims to set out strategic solutions and immediate action needed to manage key threats such as maintaining habitable housing, reliable transport and safe water supplies. The Manifesto outlines measures that need to be in place by 2011 for Britain to be prepared for climate change, including more spending on flood defences. Go to www.abi.org.uk/climatechange for more information.