Today the Environment Audit Committee publishes its findings from its inquiry into heat resilience and sustainable cooling in the UK. https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/43103/documents/214494/default/ The inquiry was launched against a backdrop of an increase in extreme heat events globally including the first recorded 40 degree C day in the UK. Met office predictions are that these periods of … Read more
Today the London Climate Resilience Review published their interim report into London’s preparedness for the impacts of climate change, highlighting a number of strategic, priority recommendations for the mayor and national government. The independent Review was commissioned by the Mayor of London and chaired by Emma Howard Boyd, former chair of the Environment Agency and … Read more
Welcome to the LCCP September newsletter. Our main news for this month is that the London Climate Resilience Review’s call for evidence has now closed. We hope your organisations submitted responses, and are looking forward to seeing the Review’s final report and recommendations at the end of the year Reports, publications and consultations Third … Read more
London Climate Resilience Review – launch of the call for evidence The call for evidence for the London Climate Resilience Review has now officially launched. This is an independent review of how well-prepared London is for climate impacts like extreme heat, floods, droughts, storms, and sea level rise. You can find out more details and get … Read more
Welcome to the LCCP May newsletter, which combines April and May content. Our major news for this month is that we are now able to announce the new chair and deputy chair of the LCCP, see item 1 below. This has also been a big month for one of our partners, the Environment Agency, who … Read more