Anna Beswick 

Summary of a workshop held in October 2024 that explored how to co-develop a strategy for adopting climate-resilient net zero responses to extreme heat through education and awareness-raising in Greater London. Read more

This report presents a review of existing heat metrics, provides detailed analysis of heat risk for seven building architypes and shares the stories of residents, workers and visitors in the London Borough of Islington who are affected by heat risk.  Read more

A short guide to support the design of work that analyses policies at different scales and uses insights to inform influencing work, originally created for Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance country teams but with wider applicability. Read more

This report presents insights on heat resilience policy and practice in the UK to inform future preparedness and responses to extreme heat, incorporating the experiences and views of decision-makers and practitioners who worked on the frontline of the 2022 heatwaves across England. Read more

This commentary explains the rationale for creating a metric to measure overheating risk in buildings and key findings from work conducted in the London Borough of Islington by the Institute with Shade the UK. Read more

Successive UK governments have failed to grasp the urgent need to adapt to the risks posed by a changing climate. This commentary sets out what needs to change and how this can be facilitated by next June’s Spending Review. Read more

Anna Beswick explains the need for brave, bold leadership on flooding that goes beyond responding reactively once crisis events happen and commits to ambitious action to enhance climate resilience. Read more

The Heat Health Alert system plays an important role in ensuring the UK responds appropriately to heat risk during summer. The nation should now adopt a forward-looking approach to ensure it is fully prepared for further heat events. Read more

Holyrood, 22 April 2024 Read more