London Climate Ready Partnership

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Congratulations to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan and Cllr Claire Holland, Chair of London Councils on the publication of the #LondonGrowthPlan When he ran for re-election last year, Sir Sadiq Khan said the following in his manifesto: “The hard reality is that we’re already experiencing extreme summer temperatures and more frequent and severe storms in London. So I’ll work to take forward the recommendations of the [forthcoming] independent climate resilience review. This includes working with partners to implement nature-based solutions to make our city more resilient to the impact of climate change.” So it was good to see the following in the plan: “Adaptation and resilience: The climate is changing now. London is preparing for a hotter, more volatile climate. London is already losing £1bn of productivity every year because of heat and air pollution. London’s boroughs and the Mayor of London are already actively tackling surface water flooding and overheating, guided by the London Climate Resilience Review.“ Protecting the lives and livelihoods of working people from extreme weather is non-negotiable. The growth plan must deliver a London that is resilient to the changing climate and new extremes, and doesn’t lock in climate vulnerabilities by building to old standards based on historic weather patterns. 
 Howard Dawber Mete Coban MBE Natan Doron London Sustainable Development Commission London Climate Ready Partnership London & Partners Ashok Sinha Bob Ward Dr Elizabeth Rapoport Zack Polanski Sam Longman Richard Bradbury Jacob Heitland Terry Oliver Tom Sharland Pete Daw 🌍 Holly Smith Agathe de Canson George Leigh Johanna Sutton Read more here: https://growthplan.london/

🌍 We are leading a £7.4 million Government-funded research initiative to explore the human health impacts of the UK’s net zero targets in relation to extreme heat. Through the National Research Hub on Net Zero, Health and Extreme Heat (HEARTH), a team led by Professor Rajat Gupta will examine how the transition to net zero emissions can benefit vulnerable populations, such as reducing heat-related illnesses and enhancing living conditions during extreme heat events. Professor Gupta says: “The UK must urgently address climate, health, and equity challenges in diverse living environments. HEARTH will leverage collaboration to unlock the co-benefits of the net zero transition for communities most vulnerable to extreme heat, where evidence is lacking. "This will involve site visits, data collection, and engagement with heat-vulnerable communities to understand their specific challenges and co-develop effective interventions.” We are excited to work with researchers from University College London (UCL), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), University of Edinburgh, and the University of Leeds, along with other public sector organisations - Oxfordshire County Council, Greater London Authority, Forest Research and Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust- for this project. This funding is part of a UK-wide £42m investment by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) which has set up seven national hubs to conduct the research over a five year period. Read more about this groundbreaking research here 🔗 https://bit.ly/4h8upqz

Exciting news: Oxford Brookes University will lead a £7.4m Government-funded research initiative to explore the human health impacts of the UK’s net zero targets in relation to extreme heat. Read Rajat Gupta's article here: https://lnkd.in/eXTu2EaR

📢 How can the UK better adapt to climate change? At the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub #MACCHub launch, experts shared five key insights on advancing the UK’s climate adaptation agenda: 🔹 Put adaptation on equal footing with mitigation – "Adaptation is still an afterthought. We are building infrastructure that is not future-proofed and failing to act on ‘no regrets’ measures," Jude Hassall, London Climate Ready Partnership 🔹 Make social equity a priority – "The most vulnerable communities face the greatest climate risks yet receive the least support. Adaptation must be fair, accessible and well-funded," Shreya Bhatia, MACC Hub, King's College London 🔹 Keep adaptation dynamic and forward-looking – "We need flexible, resilient systems that can respond to evolving climate risks at all levels, from local action to government policy," Ruth Butterfield, Stockholm Environment Institute 🔹 Focus on priorities that drive real change – "The MACC Hub must help frame key adaptation priorities to turn ambition into action," Stephen Jones, Northern Ireland Environment Link 🔹 Collaboration and funding must go hand in hand – "To protect homes, families and heritage, we need strong leadership, action and investment," Jonny Casey, Head of Climate Ready Leadership, Verture Here is what needs to happen next: https://buff.ly/4gKTuHF #ClimateAdaptation #UKResilience #TransformativeAction #MACCProgramme

https://lnkd.in/eiEXB6g8 Today, the National Fire Chiefs Council said: "The UK is not yet adequately prepared to tackle the growing impact of climate change." We heard similar messages in the #LondonClimateResilienceReview: "The LFB [London Fire Brigade] told us that climate change is turning what might be considered extraordinary risks into normal risks, but legislation is not in lockstep with that." In the Review we made 50 recommendations to improve climate resilience in emergency response organisations and across communities, government and the economy. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ezYTJkqF Emma Howard Boyd CBE, Johanna Sutton, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), London Climate Ready Partnership, National Preparedness Commission, 🌍 Holly Smith, Pete Daw, Greater London Authority, London Fire Brigade, National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), Bob Ward, Dr Candice Howarth

Thank you Sam Longman for highlighting the role that green Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) can play in supporting the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s manifesto commitment to create “swimmable rivers”. How SuDS work: they integrate green infrastructure (plants🌱) to slow the flow of water into London's constrained surface water drainage system. This reduces the potential for overflow into rivers and filters the water as it passes through. Green SuDS also support London biodiversity, improve mental health and encourage active travel. There’s more on this in the #LondonClimateResilienceReview (https://lnkd.in/es7hcVSc) published last year. I look forward to watching the London Assembly Environment Committee evidence session on Feb 5th chaired by Zack Polanski. You can watch the live stream via the London Assembly YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/eTEa_29E Mete Coban MBE Pete Daw Abby Crisostomo James Wallace Alex Nickson Ros Daniels George Leigh Johanna Sutton London Sustainable Development Commission London Climate Ready Partnership

MACC HUB PROGRAMME VIRTUAL LAUNCH - 4th February 2025, 10am - 12pm GMT Join us for the Virtual Launch of the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Programme, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing the urgent need for transformative climate adaptation across the UK. Click below for more details!

MACC HUB PROGRAMME VIRTUAL LAUNCH - 4th February 2025, 10am - 12pm GMT Join us for the Virtual Launch of the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Programme, a landmark initiative aimed at addressing the urgent need for transformative climate adaptation across the UK. Click below for more details!