Posted on 13/01/17 by Kristen Guida
Reports of recent events, partner activities, job opportunities, and more in our first partnership update of 2017.
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
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
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
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
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