Posted on 26/01/26 by Nicola Whittington
📢 AnnouncementsJoin us for the next LCRP Forum: Tackling Heat Risk in London: Turning Insight into Action Tickets, Fri, Feb 27, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
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🗒️ Reports, briefs and resources released
Climate adaptation strategy for transport – GOV.UK This strategy sets out a long-term approach for how the UK transport sector will adapt to the impacts of climate change, ensuring resilience and continuity of services. The vision is to create a well-adapted transport system capable of withstanding a changing climate. Achieving this requires a deeper understanding of climate risks and the integration of adaptation into governance, decision-making, and operational processes across the sector.
Local Authority Risk and Adaptation Toolkit: Heat Edition – GOV.UK This toolkit is designed for local authorities to help assess heat-related health risks and plan actions to protect health.
MACC Hub: Awarded Projects – MACC Hub The MACC Hub is supporting two new projects in London:
Based in London, this project is led by Ben Rossington, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (the host of Thrive LDN) and Women’s Environmental Network.
Based in Lambeth, this project is led by Dr. Yijing Li, King’s College London and Big Local North Brixton.
Go! London Open Innovation Challenges: Apply Now Go! London has launched two new Open Innovation Challenges, inviting creative ideas that explore how sport and physical activity can help address today’s social and environmental challenges.
The Sport for Climate Action challenge is calling on organisations to develop creative solutions that drive climate action through awareness, capacity building and engagement, or that enable climate-resilient participation of children and young people in physical activity. The second challenge, Reimagining Spaces for Sport & Play, focuses on creating more safe, inclusive, and affordable spaces for young people to be active. Successful applicants can receive up to £100,000 in funding, join a two-month capacity-building programme, and connect with social innovators across London. Projects must be delivered in London and led by a non-profit organisation. Collaborations across sectors are encouraged. Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday 17 February 2026.
Thames health check celebrates rebirth of famous river | The Zoological Society of London The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) have published an updated The State of the Thames report. The report states how the River Thames has made a remarkable recovery from its 1950s “biologically dead” state thanks to decades of conservation and cleaner water efforts. However, despite these efforts, experts also warn that climate change and ongoing pollution still pose significant challenges. |
📅 EventsResourcing Climate Change Adaptation – Workshop for Local Authorities Ashden, a Climate Change Charity, will be hosting an online webinar to support local authorities in resourcing climate adaptation. The session will feature speakers from Verture, LSE, Kensington & Chelsea Council, and Finance Earth, sharing expertise on adaptation finance, insurance challenges, partnership approaches, and innovative solutions such as urban tree planting. The workshop will support councils in addressing emerging financial risks, unlocking new funding opportunities, and fostering internal collaboration to deliver more resilient, well-resourced adaptation plans.
MACC Hub Webinar Series #6: The role of policy and private capital in transformational adaptation Join us for the next event in the MACC Hub Webinar Series on Thursday 22nd January 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM. The webinar will dive into the role of policy and private capital in transformative adaptation. Scaling up adaptation requires both strong public policy and private investment, but aligning the two can be complex. The webinar will explore key questions such as: 🏛️ What role should policy play in shaping private sector engagement in adaptation? Grantham Institute Climate Research Showcase 2026 | Events | Imperial College London Join the Climate Research Showcase 2026 on 4th March at Imperial College London. The exhibition will highlight Imperial’s world-leading research and innovation community to exchange ideas, foster collaboration and accelerate action on climate.
Climate Resilience in the Cultural Sector Conference Tickets, Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 09:30 | Eventbrite This is a one-day conference held at the British Library on the 6th of March. The conference will provide practical strategies, actions and resources to support cultural organisations to prepare – through resilience and adaptation – for the challenges of a changing climate. It is being run by the cultural sector, for the cultural sector, and will be relevant for small, medium and large organisations. Speakers include representatives from the Met Office, Greater London Authority, the British Library and National Trust to demonstrate how to understand and predict where climate risks may occur and where increased resilience can protect organisations, operations, people and visitors.
Climate and energy summit 2026 Chatham House will be hosting a climate and energy summit between 10th-11th March in person and online. Join governments, business leader and industry experts to explore strategies in securing a resilient future. The summit will address two key areas: the future of resource security and the analysis of market dynamics and investment trends to enable a secure and affordable energy transition. |
📂 Consultations and SurveysTraining Needs for Transformational Climate Adaptation
The Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub has launched a new survey to map the current landscape of climate change adaptation training across the UK. The aim is to better understand what knowledge, skills and capacities practitioners already have, and what support they need to deliver effective, long-term and transformational adaptation. The survey explores:
Insights gathered will help shape new training initiatives that build the capabilities, confidence and cultures needed for transformational adaptation; adaptation that addresses the root causes of vulnerability, not just the symptoms. The survey takes around 25 minutes to complete.
If you’d like more context, you can read the MACC Hub’s short blog here: https://macchub.co.uk/knowledge-base/united-kingdom/survey-training-for-transformational-climate-adaptation/
State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector study The Royal Meteorological Society, in partnership with the Met Office, is conducting a major new study to evaluate the state of the UK weather and climate sector. The State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector Report will provide the first ever comprehensive picture of our professional landscape, exploring how the sector is evolving, the challenges we face, and the opportunities ahead. The findings will inform recommendations for developing a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable UK weather and climate workforce. The survey takes around 10 minutes and all responses are anonymous. The survey will remain open until 31st January.
State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector: Focus Group Registration The Royal Meteorological Society, in partnership with the Met Office, is conducting a major new study to evaluate the state of the UK weather and climate sector and identify opportunities for its sustainable growth. The focus groups are aimed at individuals in their early to mid-career and are being carried out through February/March. The State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector Report will provide the first ever comprehensive picture of our professional landscape – exploring how the sector is evolving, the challenges we face, and the opportunities ahead. Your input is vital and will help build a stronger, more connected, and forward-looking profession across public, private, and academic spheres. |
Repair Workshop Manager (Fixing Factory) – The Restart Project – The Restart Project, 26th Jan
Strategy, Risk and Performance Manager – National Health, Safety and Wellbeing – Environment Agency – Environment Agency, 26th Jan
Director of Streets and Environment job with Croydon Council | 10006493 – Croydon Council, 1st Feb
Senior Consultant (Resource & Waste Sector) – London Central | GreenJobs – Rooted Environmental, 2nd Feb
HRA Consultant – Environmental and Ecological Assessment job with RICARDO ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT | 9994114 – Ricardo Energy and Ecological Assessment, 5th Feb
Technical Director – Ecology & Biodiversity job with SLR CONSULTING | 9997077 – SLR Consulting, 8th Feb
Chief Executive Officer job with EAST LONDON WATERWORKS PARK | 10005275 – East London Waterworks Park, 13th Feb