In this paper the authors advance a novel approach to integrated assessment of the ways in which the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are likely to manifest and interact within a given development context, using Q-Methodology and the conceptual framing of imaginaries. Read more
Many approaches and tools have been developed and used to measure climate resilience in cities. The authors of this study explore if and how such tools can be or have been used to support decision-making for building urban climate resilience. Read more
In this blog post Swenja Surminski discusses new research which shows that insurance policies can produce useful information on climate risks and help to build effective risk management and decision-making. Read more
The authors of this blog post reflect on what COP26 delivered for the flood prone communities they work with and whether commitments made will be enough to meet the adaptation needs of those at the frontlines of climate change. Read more
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are ill-equipped for an unpredictable future, and are making business decisions today which will ‘lock in’ future risks from disruption like floods or heat waves says a new report out today (22 November 2021). Read more
In this editorial article for Brink News Swenja Surminski highlights the importance of climate risk management and resilience for public and private sector institutions. Read more
Swenja is Head of Adaptation Research at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, part of the... Read more
In this short news feature Swenja Surminski explains how Lagos, Jakarta and Mumbai are threatened by climate change due to... Read more
Enhance video interview with Swenja Surminski, London School of Economics from Arctik sprl on Vimeo. Read more
Imperial Business Podcast discussion with Swenja Surminski. Swenja talks about her varied career of working in academia and the private... Read more