Fourth National Adaptation Programme: Strengthening the UK’s approach to climate adaptation

Date and Time

Date: February 25, 2026
Time: 12.30PM – 4.30PM
Location: King’s College, London

Join us for a half-day event to share evidence and insights for the UK’s next adaptation programme. 

Overview

The UK’s National Adaptation Programme (NAP) sets out the actions that the government and partners will take to adapt to climate change. NAP3 covers 2023-2028, and work on NAP4 is already beginning.

This event will bring together policy officials, academics and practitioners in adaptation to help frame NAP4. Participants will share insights, exchange ideas, support policy development and build connections across the adaptation community.

This event is a collaboration between King’s College London and MACC Hub.

Agenda

12:30-13:15 - Arrival, lunch and networking

13:15-13:20 - Welcome by Professor Frans Berkhout, Assistant Principal (King’s Climate & Sustainability)

13:20-13:30 - ‘Reframing adaptation’, Dr Helen Adams, Reader in Climate Change Adaptation and MACC Hub Lead

13:30-13:50 – Poster session: King’s adaptation showcase

13:50-14:40 - Panel discussion: ‘From climate scenarios to delivery: What would enable a more ambitious NAP4?’

• Dr Caitlin Douglas, Senior Analyst, Climate Change Risk Assessment, Climate Change Committee
• Zarina Ahmad, Co Director, Women’s Environmental Network
• Dr Daniel Donaldson, Assistant Professor – Power Systems, University of Birmingham
• Dr Helen Adams, Reader in Climate Change Adaptation and MACC Hub lead, King’s College London (Chair)
• Jedidah Onchere, Community Development Programme Lead, North Brixton Big Local
• Dr Clive Walmsley, Senior Specialist Advisor: Climate Change and Decarbonisation, Natural Resources Wales

14:40-15:00 - ‘Introduction to NAP4’, Natalie Roberts, Natural Environment Adaptation Policy Team Lead, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

15:00-15:30 - Tea, coffee and networking

15:30-16:20 – Break-out group activity: ‘How can we measure progress and success to support bold action on adaptation?’

16:20-16:30 - Wrap up and next steps

Registration details

Please click ‘register for this event’ to express interest in attending. We will be in touch to confirm your place.

King’s College London has a community of researchers with expertise in advancing climate adaptation and resilience in the UK and internationally, making the University an ideal convenor for this event.