News and Events Categories: Flooding
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
SHIFT Conference: Adaptation & Climate Change
March 11, 2014
Sustainable Homes and partners held a national conference investigating the research and action being taken to reduce the likelihood and impacts of overheating, flooding and improving water efficiency. … Read more