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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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Research Contract Opportunities within the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub

The Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub is advertising 4 short-term research contracts as part of its Maximising Objective…

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Survey: Training needs for Transformational Climate Adaptation

Climate change is reshaping daily life, yet adaptation often remains incremental and technocratic. This piece explores why transformational approaches are…

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MACC Research Projects

MACC Research projects bring together researchers, businesses, industry partners and communities to develop long-term, practical solutions to extreme weather and…

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Events

European Citizen Science Association 2026 Conference

ECSA 2026 will be held in Oulu, Finland, 2-7 March, 2026. It will be hosted by the University of Oulu…

Event: 02/03/2026 – 00:00 (UTC +03:00) – 06/03/2026 – 22:00 (UTC +03:00)

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COP30 debrief: lessons from Belém and the road ahead for adaptation

This webinar will unpack COP30 adaptation outcomes: key wins, setbacks & next steps for resilience, finance & implementation.

Event: 09/12/2025 – 13:30 (UTC +01:00) – 15:00 (UTC +01:00)

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Ashden Award Winners

2026 Ashden Awards open for climate innovators!

Entries for the 2026 Ashden Awards are open now. This year’s awards will support pioneers protecting and restoring nature, or widening…

Event: 08/12/2025 – 23:59 (UTC +01:00) – 09/12/2025 – 00:00 (UTC +01:00)

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