MACC Hub

Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change

The Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) hub aims to address climate risks by examining the levers of change for adaptation in the UK and advancing transformative climate adaptation strategies.

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MACC Hub Ireland and UK Climate Change Adaptation Conference

The MACC Hub Ireland and UK Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2026 on 23 September will provide a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration and learning between those developing climate adaptation policy, conducting research and delivering adaptation action on the ground.

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Help the MACC Hub portal serve your adaptation needs better!

Support UK adaptation by completing our user survey to assess its usability and usefulness and elicit opionions for future improvements and features.

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MACC Hub Outputs

Learn more about all the activities that the MACC Hub is supporting and explore the original research that is emerging from all the hub led activities.

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REPORT OF THE MONTH

Putting people at the centre of UK climate adaptation & resilience

Explore how people-centred approaches can strengthen climate adaptation and resilience across the UK.

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TOOLKIT SPOTLIGHT

Cool spaces 2026: The GLA's map for London

An interactive mapping tool from the Greater London Authority that helps residents locate publicly accessible places to cool down during hot weather and heatwaves

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CASE STUDY HIGHLIGHT

Building inclusive climate resilience: The Forest of Dean LGBTQIA+ Community action plan

Discover how the Forest of Dean LGBTQIA+ Community Action Plan supports inclusive climate adaptation, community resilience and locally led action.

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The resource library page brings together knowledge, tools, events and case studies to support climate adaptation in the UK.

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Abbey Fields, Alcester: Protecting heritage while creating a green corridor for nature 

Discover how Alcester Town Council is using strategic land ownership to connect habitats, support biodiversity and protect heritage while strengthening…

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Mullion Harbour, Cornwall: Managing rising sea levels through adaptation and managed change

Discover how Mullion Harbour in Cornwall is adapting its coastal heritage to climate change through long-term planning, community engagement and…

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MACC Hub Ireland and UK Climate Change Adaptation Conference 2026: Reflections and Key Messages 

Explore key insights from the 2026 MACC Hub Ireland and UK Climate Change Adaptation Conference, covering community-centred adaptation, systems thinking,…

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Enabling regional and local land use change in England for people, nature and climate

Sign-up to explore how regional and local land-use change in England can support people, nature and climate goals.

Event: 13/11/2026 – 09:30 (UTC +01:00) – 16:30 (UTC +01:00)

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Climate and nature risks to our food system

Explore the links between climate, nature and the price and availability of food in the context of the Super El…

Event: 27/10/2026 – 12:00 (UTC +01:00) – 12:30 (UTC +01:00)

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MACC Hub webinar series #14: The overlooked underground: Will ignoring competing demands on the subsurface limit the UK’s ability to adapt to the impacts of climate change?

Join this event to learn how competing demands on the UK’s subsurface could affect climate adaptation, and why better understanding…

Event: 22/10/2026 – 12:30 (UTC +01:00) – 13:30 (UTC +01:00)

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