It is important that we reduce the risks from climate change to society, environment and economy, and take advantage of opportunities that climate change brings. Of course, looking at why it is important to adapt to climate change from the point of view of the economy, society and the environment is a huge topic area.We are only scratching the surface here, but the other sections of the Adaptation Resource provide many sources of further information.t is important that we reduce the risks from climate change to society, environment and economy, and take advantage of opportunities that climate change brings. Of course, looking at why it is important to adapt to climate change from the point of view of the economy, society and the environment is a huge topic area.