News and Events Categories: Flooding

Wetland Futures Conference 2015

September 7, 2015

This conference will deliberate the impacts and issues of keeping the policy and management of freshwater and saltwater habitats separate in the UK. It will be of particular interest to all those involved with water environment related issues. … Read more

Can London weather the storm?

March 30, 2015

The London Assembly Environment Committee report, ‘Come rain or shine: London’s adaptation to the risks of severe weather’ warns that thousands of seasonal deaths during moist winters and scorching summers are expected to become the norm. … Read more

Discover the new UKCP09 climate change projections website

December 10, 2014

The UKCP09 climate change projections website has been refreshed and updated based on customer feedback. UKCP09 remains the leading source of climate change information for the UK. … Read more

Deltas in times of climate change II

October 8, 2014

This autumn LCCP attended the international conference Deltas in times of climate change II – opportunities for people, science, cities and business. … Read more

Climate risks to infrastructure, buildings & health

August 6, 2014

On 9 July Climate UK held 7 satellite events to allow local stakeholders access to the launch of the UK Adaptation Sub Committee’s 2014 climate adaptation report on Health, Infrastructure and Buildings … Read more

Londoners at increasing risk of heatwaves and floods

July 9, 2014

Responding to the publication of the report on ‘Adapting to Climate Change – climate risks to the economy and well-being’ by the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change, Professor Chris Rapley CBE, Chair of the London Climate Change Partnership, said: The London Climate Change Partnership welcomes this timely and informative report. London’s weather … Read more

Local Solutions for Better Resilience to a Changing Climate

June 17, 2014

On Monday 16 June Climate UK hosted a conference under the theme ‘Resilience to a Changing Climate: Sharing Local Solutions’. … Read more

Climate Prepared: A resource for tourism businesses

May 13, 2014

After flooding, storms and tidal surges left many tourism businesses struggling to survive this winter, the Government funded a support programme for tourism businesses in the areas affected, which drew upon Climate UK’s tools, ‘Climate Prepared’ and the ‘Business Resilience Health Check’. … Read more

Making Business More Competitive in a Changing Climate

LCCP, City of London and PwC held a joint event on 8 May 2014 for businesses to explore ways to increase resilience to impacts of extreme weather and climate change while improving competitiveness and efficiency. … Read more

Green Sky Thinking – Flooding: what actions can we take?

On Thursday 1 May LCCP hosted a Green Sky Thinking breakfast event to discuss actions we can take to reduce flood risk, in partnership with Sustainable Homes and JBA Consulting … Read more