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New London Climate Risk Mapping
17 March 2021
The GLA has released a new mapping tool to analyse climate exposure and vulnerability across London. These maps were produced by Bloomberg Associates in collaboration with the GLA and with input from LCCP partners. The purpose is to help the GLA and other London-based organisations deliver equitable responses to the impacts of climate change and target … … Read more
LCCP update 18 February 2021
18 February 2021
Launch of TE2100 monitoring review key findings 3 March, 2pm. The Thames Estuary 2100 Plan was the first adaptive flood risk management strategy in England. With climate change at its core, its adaptive approach anticipates that the estuary and climate projections will change, and enables us to adapt our riversides to rising sea levels. On … … Read more
LCCP update
3 September 2020
UK needs a national heat risk strategy Bob Ward, LCCP Deputy Chair and Policy and Communications Director at the Grantham Institute LSE, notes the rise in excess deaths during the August heatwave and calls upon the Prime Minister to develop a cross-departmental strategy to manage the risks. Event: Insurance and climate resilience 22 September. … … Read more
COVID-19 recovery must be climate resilient – LCCP letter to the Chancellor
3 August 2020
LCCP Chair Louise Pryor and Deputy Chair Bob Ward urged Chancellor Rishi Sunak to ensure that the Government’s economic recovery package includes investments to improve the UK’s resilience to the inevitable impacts of climate change. “Even if the world is successful in implementing the Paris Agreement, reaching global net zero emissions in the second half … … Read more
LCCP April 2020 Update
8 April 2020
We hope that this update finds you well and safe. Despite the disruption, the LCCP is no stranger to working online, and we intend to continue to foster collaboration and knowledge transfer through virtual meetings and events. We are working with partners to move some scheduled events to an online format, or to postpone until … … Read more
COVID-19 Support for Businesses and Employers
8 April 2020
Supported by the Mayor of London, London Growth Hub has launched a new portal to support London-based businesses and employers to manage and mitigate their exposure to COVID-19 (coronavirus). Find a toolkit to promote these resources to your networks here. Visit the portal here.
LCCP Update January 2020
10 January 2020
Happy new year and welcome to our first news update of the decade. Remember to send us your news for the next quarterly update. News and Recent Events Aldersgate Group report: Using TCFDs to manage climate risk: next steps for UK government, investors, and business The Aldersgate Group published this report in October asserting … … Read more
Free Smarter Business Visits
8 November 2019
Any business or public sector organisation within the Thames Water supply area (even if Thames is no longer your retailer) can book a visit from a water expert who will review your bathroom and kitchen facilities, recommend the best solutions, and fit water saving devices – all for free. Save money and contribute to London’s sustainability and climate resilience! … … Read more
Louise Pryor appointed LCCP Chair
10 October 2019
The London Climate Change Partnership is delighted to welcome Louise Pryor as its new Chair. Louise is a climate change actuary and risk specialist with extensive experience in insurance, software and academia. She has worked on emerging risks, risks to cities, and how insurers can support resilience to climate risks. Louise is a Council member … … Read more
LCCP Update October 2019
9 October 2019
The latest news from around the LCCP network. If you’d like to include your news in the next update, contact Kristen. News and Recent Events Climate Impacts Accelerating The World Meteorological Organization published its report in September setting out the latest science on the causes and effects of climate change. Global temperatures have … … Read more