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June 2026 Newsletter

Posted on 24/06/26 by Nicola Whittington

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🗒 Reports, briefs and resources released

British way of life under threat from heat, flooding and drought  – Climate Change Committee 

The Climate Change Committee highlights the growing risks from heat, flooding and water scarcity in their latest report, suggesting comprehensive solutions such as largescale deployment of cooling and increased investment in flood defence.  

You can also read Sadhbh Sheeran’s blog on What does a “Well-Adapted UK” look like for London? – MACC Hub as a result of the CCC report.  

 

New report highlights growing climate adaptation pressures across central London 

A Central London Forward report (ahead of June 2026 LCAW) highlights the rising impacts of heat, flooding, drought and infrastructure disruption. The report calls for stronger national funding frameworks, embedding adaptation in planning policy and scaling borough-level delivery capacity. 

 

Catalysing climate resilience: an analysis of the UK’s strengths in the innovation of adaptation technologies and services 

The Centre for Economic Transition Expertise at the LSE Global School of Sustainability have published a report on ‘Catalysing climate resilience’. Key findings highlight that the UK ranks second globally in adaptation technology specialisation, with significant growth opportunities identified in flood defence technologies, climateresilient construction materials, and insurance and risk analytics. 

 

The Risks of Climate-Nature Silos.pdf 

The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) report ‘The Risks of Climate–Nature Silos’ warns that treating climate change, biodiversity loss and land use as separate issues is leading to ineffective and sometimes harmful outcomes. The report highlights how siloed policies can create unintended impacts and miss opportunities for co-benefits. It calls for more integrated policymaking at international and national levels to deliver more cost-efficient environmental and societal outcomes. 

 

Clean & Healthy Waterways Schools Challenge – Groundwork 

The Mayor of London is transforming London’s waterways and is calling on young people to join him. 

We’re calling on young Londoners (aged 4-11) to submit designs imagining the future of our city’s waterways.  

Winning designs will be painted on one of eight new picnic benches at waterside locations across the city, with the top winner getting a free workshop for their class. 

If you know of any parents or teachers who might be interested in taking part please do share this with them – the deadline for entries is the 26th June. 

📰 News and Articles

Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO | Climate crisis | The Guardian – The Guardian, 16th May 

Why global conflicts have sparked a major rise in solar power – BBC News – BBC News, 18th May 

UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns | Environment | The Guardian,- The Guardian, 20th May 

Climate adaptation and nature restoration framed as national priorities in new CCC report – Inside Ecology – Inside Ecology, 20th May 

England must harvest rainfall and take action on water usage, Lords warn | Water | The Guardian – The Guardian, 21st May 

Record-breaking heat rewrites May temperature records across the UK – Met Office – Met Office, 27th May 

Farmers warn ‘food security can’t be taken for granted any more’ – BBC News – BBC News, 29th May 

Government commits to 87% cut in UK’s climate emissions by 2040 | The Independent – The Independent, 2nd June 

UK weather: Summer could be warmer than normal with more heatwaves forecast – BBC Weather – BBC, 3rd June 

How did the climate feature in the 2026 local & devolved elections? – Climate Outreach – Climate Outreach, 9th June 

Millions of homes in London, Essex and Kent at risk of sinking as climate crisis worsens | Environment | The Guardian – The Guardian, 11th June 

Natural history GCSE to teach teenagers to plant wildflower-friendly gardens | GCSEs | The Guardian – The Guardian, 11th June

📅 Events

Keep an eye out for events during London Climate Action Week: 20-28th June at Events – London Climate Action Week 

 

MACC Hub and CCC event: Climate Adaptation in Action: The Role of UK Local Authorities – MACC Hub 

On the 9th July, the MACC Hub, in partnership with the Climate Change Committee (CCC), are hosting a half-day workshop, providing an opportunity to hear directly from the CCC and take a deep dive into its content and the role of UK local authorities in climate adaptation. 

 

Creating the conditions for community-centred climate action Tickets, Monday 22 June  •  5 PM – 7:30 PM | Eventbrite 

On Monday 22nd June, Arup is hosting a London Climate Action Week event with The National Lottery Community Fund, exploring the question of ‘How can we create the conditions for community-centred climate action to flourish and thrive?’ The event will bring together the Fund’s Climate Action Fund grant holders with representatives from the wider environmental and community sectors, funders and local authorities. 

 

Attitudes on adaptation: How to frame a resilient present & future 

Climate Outreach, in partnership with the MACC Hub and the Climate Change Committee are hosting an event on the 16th of July exploring public perceptions of climate impacts across the UK. The session will examine how communities are experiencing climate change locally and what people expect from a well-adapted future, offering valuable insights to inform policy and engagement approaches. 

 

Britain Talks Climate & Nature workshop application form 

Climate Outreach are hosting an in-person workshop on the 2nd of July focused on audience engagement. The session will provide an overview of the seven British population segments and the messaging that resonates with each group. Participants will also take part in an interactive exercise, applying these insights to key audiences they are currently engaging or planning to reach, to strengthen communication approaches in practice. 

 

Event 21 June – Moving Roots: Diaspora power in achieving climate and migrant justice 

Climate Outreach are hosting a workshop on the 21st of June which will explore how diaspora communities can continue to collectively build connections and platforms, celebrate diaspora knowledge, and practise solidarity in the face of a changing climate and the rising threat of the far-right. 

 

Frontlines of Justice: Climate, Displacement, and Global Solidarity – Islamic Relief UK 

Islamic Relief UK, in partnership with Climate Outreach, is hosting a panel on 8 July as part of Muslim Climate Action Week, focused on climate justice, displacement and global solidarity. Bringing together activists, community leaders and advocates, the session will explore the disproportionate impacts of climate change on marginalised communities and the role of faith in driving action. It will highlight how Muslim communities can lead collective responses rooted in justice, resilience and compassion. 

 

Climate x Culture x Councils: Shaping Heat Resilience Tickets, Friday, June 26  •  9:30 AM – 2 PM | Eventbrite 

The BFI, London Councils, Southbank and Waterloo Sustains Us, and Shade the UK are convening a half-day workshop on how policymakers and cultural venues can collaborate to address climate change and rising heat risks. Aimed at local authority officers, the session will explore the role of cultural institutions in supporting communities during extreme weather, share practical approaches to heat adaptation, and highlight cross-sector working. The event will also launch a national campaign promoting venues as cool refuges, alongside new guidance for heat resilience. 

📂 Consultations and Surveys

Extreme heat survey – Aspect 

Under the Horizon Europe ASPECT project, the University of Leeds are conducting research testing how people interpret a short version of selected heat-related European prediction information. You can help shape the provision of future climate information products and services. 

 

Climate Action Strategy – City of London 

The City of London are conducting a Sustainable City Survey to help shape what’s next, open until 8th July.  

 

GP4Streets Surveys: Have your say on household and streetlevel greening – MACC Hub 

Take part in a short research survey led by the University of Surrey’s GP4Streets project (MACC programme research project), in collaboration with other UK universities. The study explores how people green their homes and communities and looks at the practical realities of doing so, including cost, maintenance and benefits. 

 

40° Stories — Shade the UK 

As part of Shade the UK’s 40 Degree Stories project, they’re gathering 1,000 real-life stories about how people are coping in the heat and how rising temperatures are shaping everyday life across the UK. Share your heatwave story with Shade the UK and help shape the future. 

💼 Jobs

Young Tree Champions London Living Labs: Project Lead job with TREE COUNCIL | 10119122 – Tree Council, 21st June  

NbS Programme Manager – Carbon – National Parks Partnerships – National Park Partnerships, 22nd June  

Operations Assistant – Uplift – Uplift, 24th June  

Head of Flood Support – National Flood Forum – National Flood Forum, 24th June 

Senior Audit Manager, Environment and Climate Change – National Audit Office – National Audit Office, 24th June  

Operations Manager job with Hubbub Foundation | 10114086- Hubbub Foundation, 27th June 

Grants and Partnerships Officer – Green Schools Project – Green Schools Project, 28th June 

Development Director – Opportunity Green – Opportunity Green, 29th June 

Sustainability Officer – Butterfly Conservation – Butterfly Conservation, 29th June 

Senior Project Officer (Climate Action Fund Training and Development Lead) – Groundwork South – Groundwork South, 30th June 

Digital Marketing Manager – Cool Earth – Cool Earth, 6th July