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Thích nghi với biến đổi khí hậu Một khi những rủi ro tiềm năng và cơ hội thay đổi thời tiết trên doanh nghiệp của bạn đã được xác định, đó là thời gian để giải quyết những rủi ro và tận dụng các cơ hội mới nổi. Ví dụ, giải quyết các rủi ro của việc thay đổi thời tiết trên một dự án xây dựng có thể dẫn đến một số thay đổi trong các design. | Adjusting to Climate Change Once the potential risks and opportunities of changing weather on your business have been identified it is time to tackle the risks and take advantage of emerging opportunities. For example addressing the risks of changing weather on a building project might result in a number of changes in the design.8 In addition to reduced operating and maintenance costs a benefit may be realized from reduced insurance rates. Each business will need to evaluate its own risks and opportunities. Some actions that can be taken to prepare for climate change in building projects include the following Constructing new buildings in areas predicted to experience higher winds with cladding designed to withstand such winds. Increasing the capacity of gutters and downpipes to avoid basement flooding during heavier rain events. Incorporating increased insulation to keep buildings more comfortable in both winter and summer and to reduce heating and cooling needs and the energy costs associated with them. Incorporating a rainwater collection and recycling system that can provide water for landscaped and garden areas and reduce demand for fresh water. Selecting heating and ventilating systems that are energy efficient and incorporate renewable energy such as solar water heaters and solar walls to reduce energy needs and the dependency on large-scale electricity generating systems during periods of high energy demand. Landscaping and tree planting to provide shade for passive cooling in summer and allow sunshine for passive heating in winter. A Guide to Climate Change for SMEs 15 Benefiting from Climate Change New businesses can be launched and existing businesses can be modified to serve the need for new goods and services resulting from the changing climate. Some Canadian examples are described below. A new business Wildflower Fam was founded in 1988 in the Toronto area by a husband and wife team of self-trained horticulturalists. The enterprise provides consulting