January 9, 2025
The LCRP is excited to announce our involvement in an exciting new project to help transform the UK’s response to adapting to our changing climate. As part of the work, our host organisation – the Greater London Authority – is recruiting a manager to run this project – find out more about and apply for … Read more
July 17, 2024
Today sees the launch of the final report of the London Climate Resilience Review (LCRR), an independent review commissioned by the Mayor of London into how well prepared London is for climate impacts. Read the full and interim reports here: The London Climate Resilience Review | London City Hall The Mayor commissioned Emma Howard Boyd, … Read more
July 1, 2024
Bob Ward, Chair of the LCRP, had the following article published in The Standard on 30th June 2024: “Even as this week’s burst of high temperatures fades, Londoners need to prepare for more extreme heatwaves that could end lives across the capital, and cost the economy a fortune. So today, the emergency, health and transport services, together with … Read more
April 30, 2024
Bob Ward, Chair of the LCCP, sent a letter to all 13 Mayoral candidates to pledge to make climate change adaptation and resilience a priority if they are to win the election on 2 May 2024. He highlighted the significant negative impacts that Londoners are already suffering due to more frequent intense climate events, the … Read more
January 31, 2024
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
January 17, 2024
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
October 5, 2023
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
July 6, 2023
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
May 25, 2023
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
May 19, 2023
LCCP partner, the Environment Agency launched their 10 year update to the world leading Thames Estuary 2100 plan at City Hall on Wednesday 17th May. The plan sets out how the Environment Agency and partners can manage the risk of tidal flooding along the Thames. The plan is fully adaptive whcih means it has built … Read more