Posted on 6/08/25 by Yisum Heneghan
📢 AnnouncementsHEAT-HEALTH ADVICE As we approach another period of hot weather, this time with slightly lower temperatures but over a longer period of days, you may find the this guidance on sustainable and accessible ways to keep cool useful. You may also be interested in the GLA’s Cool Spaces map and the Mayor’s guidance on keeping cool on hot days. You can also sign up to the heat-health alert service. The UKHSA also publish heat health advice and guidance on their blog here.
MAXIMISING UK ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE (MACC) HUB FUNDING The MACC Hub funding call is now open for applications: Call for proposals on transformational adaptation solutions – MACC Hub This initiative is designed to catalyse transformational climate adaptation across the UK by supporting innovative, place-based projects that deliver practical, scalable solutions. We strongly encourage applications from collaborative partnerships involving academia, policymakers, local authorities, public bodies, health and care organisations, community groups, and NGOs. The fund places a strong emphasis on inclusivity and cross-sector collaboration to maximise impact. Key Details:
We look forward to seeing your innovative ideas!
THE GREEN FINANCE FUND The Mayor’s Green Finance Fund (GFF) was launched in 2023 and will lend up to £500m to projects (led by public sector organisations) that help London meet its net zero ambitions. The aim is to accelerate decarbonisation by lowering the cost of borrowing for eligible organisations. Eligible projects must be delivered within London and fall within one of three categories:
The Green Finance Fund is open until 4 September 2025 for expressions of interest. For more information, please visit: The Green Finance Fund | London City Hall
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🗒️ Reports, briefs and resources releasedThe London Community Resilience Toolkit The toolkit has been designed to help London’s communities get started on their community resilience journey. The toolkit offers practical information and guidance to help communities better prepare for and respond to future challenges and emergencies. It is designed for anyone thinking about building greater community resilience in their local area. It will help you to identify local resources and partners, develop relationships with and support volunteers, and think about how you can use your community space – all to support your community. Shade the UK – Theory of Change Shade the UK is a non-profit organization in the UK focused on adapting the built environment and public spaces to protect vulnerable populations from the effects of overheating due to climate change. Here, they outline their Theory of Change on solving the health and wellbeing impact suffered by vulnerable people. Westminster City Council – Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment WCC have conducted a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) in partnership with technical partner, Arup. The CRVA is an important step in building an evidence-base to understand what people, businesses, services, assets and natural spaces of Westminster are most at-risk to extreme weather events now and into the future. The report also includes a list of recommendations for the council to consider when embedding resilience and adaptation into our ongoing work to address the climate and ecological emergencies. Westminster City Council – Cool Neighbourhoods Strategy Read WCC’s Cool Neighbourhoods Strategy to learn how we are taking action to build a more just, equitable and heat-resilient city, while protecting the health and safety of everyone who lives, works, and visits Westminster. |
📰 NewsClimate change is creating ‘new vulnerabilities’ for disease pandemics – Carbon Brief, 23rd July Nordic countries hit by ‘truly unprecedented’ heatwave – The Guardian, 2nd August Spain, Portugal On Wildfire Watch As Heatwave Rolls In – Barron’s, 3rd August How wildfire smoke across Canada and the US can affect mental health – The Guardian, 5th August Big rise in UK bosses warning of extreme weather effects – The Times, 6th August |
📅 EventsClimate Engagement Coffee Sessions for Local Authorities Officers of London boroughs come together on a monthly basis to discuss climate initiatives and ideas in their local areas. If you would like to join the discussions, please contact aadams@westminster.gov.uk and hope.carpenter@lbhf.gov.uk Also, if you have ideas for future topics – please share it with them here: https://forms.office.com/e/c8TvMrDi5t Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub Annual Conference – 25th Sept, 09:00 – 16:00 BST Climate Change will have profound impacts across the UK. By addressing the root causes of vulnerability and inequality, we can better prepare for these changes while delivering benefits for society. This approach is at the heart of the MACC Hub. Attending the conference will give you the opportunity to learn more about adaptation action taking place around the UK through the Hub, and to share your insights to help shape its future activities. The conference is being organised by the Scotland spoke of the MACC Hub, led by Scottish charity Verture, and Glasgow University. Please see the link here for more details on who should attend and the agenda for the day. Join the MACC Hub webinar series featuring expert speakers from research, policy, and practice, exploring transformational adaptation and climate resilience. These sessions bridge knowledge gaps across the UK’s four nations and support science-policy collaboration for real, local climate solutions. Find out more here. 2nd International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience – 14th-15th October The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is holding an International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience. This is a biennial conference that collects perspectives from the world’s leading authorities on building resilience and adapting to climate change. |
📂 ConsultationsHelp London prepare for heatwaves The Met Office has already issued weather warnings for London this summer. How are you coping during the hot weather? What would help you cope better? City Hall wants to know. Your views will help inform their new action plan to better prepare for heatwaves in London. Share your experience and ideas on how we can keep our city cool. Join Talk London to take part: https://www.london.gov.uk/talk-london/topics/environment/londons-risk-rising-temperatures/surveys/1224?utm_source=cityhallnetworks&utm_medium=email&utm_content=environmentteam&utm_campaign=heatplan072025#campaign
Opportunity to Contribute Evidence to the Climate Change Committee’s Well-Adapted UK Report The Climate Change Committee (CCC) invites the research community and practitioners to provide evidence on adaptation in the UK.
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