This paper investigates how methods used to model perceptions and measure resilience can help decision-makers create inclusive and proactive flood resilience strategies for communities, using a case study of Lowestoft, Eastern England. Read more
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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
Using the example of flood risk in England and Wales, this study looks at both the evidence for and drivers of business lock-ins to the physical risks from climate change. The findings show that decisions made today can lock businesses into future risk trajectories that may be difficult and costly to change. 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
Business decisions taken today will impact both the ability to transition to net-zero and the ability to cope with the physical risks from climate change, writes Swenja Surminski, a lead author on the Third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment being launched today. Read more
In the context of climate change adaptation, there has been a recent research focus on the impact of flood insurance... Read more
This article in The Independent discusses a new report which says that new homes built in poorer neighbourhoods could face... Read more
This article in The Guardian reports on a study showing that flood risk, as a result of climate change, will... Read more
To address increasing disaster risk, an urgent shift is needed in disaster risk management (DRM), from post-event action towards forward-looking... Read more
Climate change is increasing the likelihood of heavy or intense rainfall in many parts of the UK, particularly in the winter months. This... Read more
