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LCCP News July 2017
July 19, 2017
News and Events Adaptation Sub-Committee progress report to Parliament On June 29, the Climate Change Committee published its second statutory report on the progress of the UK in preparing for climate change. The major findings are: Some action has been taken to address the risks from climate change, including important steps to fund and improve … Read more
Recruitment: Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chairs
March 6, 2017
The Thames and four other Regional Flood and Coastal Committees are looking for a new Chair. Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs) are committees established by the Environment Agency under the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 that bring together members appointed by Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) and independent members with relevant experience for 3 purposes: • … Read more
LCCP News January 2017
January 13, 2017
Reports of recent events, partner activities, job opportunities, and more in our first partnership update of 2017.
The Parable of the Reef: LCCP Chair Chris Rapley in the Huffington Post
June 3, 2016
There once was a beautiful and bountiful reef. Local fishermen made a living by selling its fish. Rich people visited the area to admire its beauty and to enjoy the local sea food. Gradually the number of visitors and fishermen increased, and the number of fish declined… Read the rest of this post here.
LCCP Chair Prof. Chris Rapley appearing at the Edinburgh International Science Festival
April 6, 2016
On Saturday 9th of April Prof. Chris Rapley will be appearing at the 2016 Edinburgh International Science Festival to share his experience’s delivering the one-man play ‘2071: The World We’ll Leave Our Grandchildren’ about our climate: how it has changed in the past, how and why it is changing now, and the need for humanity to act in order … Read more
Message from Chris Rapley: Kristen Guida appointed new LCCP Manager
November 20, 2015
Prof Chris Rapley I am pleased to announce that following a competitive process, Kristen Guida has been appointed as Manager of the London Climate Change Partnership, commencing on the 23 November with a duration of 16 months. Kristen is currently Chair of Directors for Climate UK. Her previous role was as Director of Climate South … Read more
London Assembly Economy Committee assess climate risks to London economy
July 23, 2015
Today the London Assembly Economy Committee published the report Weathering the Storm, looking into the impact of climate change on London’s economy in terms of risks and opportunities. … Read more
Reducing emissions and preparing for climate change: a roadmap for the new Government
June 30, 2015
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has produced its first report to the new parliament regarding reducing emissions and preparing for climate change. … Read more
2071: if you have missed the play, read the book!
June 26, 2015
In the follow-up of the 2071 play success, performed by LCCP Chair Prof Chris Rapley at the Royal Court Theatre, the 2071 text is now available from any bookshop or via Amazon! … Read more
London’s Climathon: 24-hours to hack Energy, Water, Waste and Governance challenges
June 18, 2015
Today marks the start of the Climate-KIC Climathon, a global 24-hour hackathon series that will be hosted simultaneously in major cities around the world on 18 June 2015. … Read more