MACC Hub: Awarded Projects

Summary

The MACC Hub Flexible Fund aims to catalyse transformational climate adaptation across the UK by supporting place-based projects that address local needs, reduce vulnerability and deliver practical, scalable solutions. We are excited to announce that ten projects have now been awarded funding, bringing together businesses, local authorities, policymakers, community groups and NGOs to tackle real-world adaptation challenges and generate learning that can inform future practice. 

Awarded projects

We’re thrilled to announce the ten projects that MACC Hub will be funding to learn by doing and advance transformational climate adaptation across the UK! These projects showcase a diverse range of approaches, geographies, and sectors, all united by a commitment to generating actionable insights and driving real-world impact. Together, they will help shape the future of adaptation by turning evidence into practice and scaling solutions that make a difference. 

Transforming dementia care through climate resilient built environment systems  

• Based in Wokingham, this project is led by Dr Amna Shibeika, University of Reading and Wokingham Borough Council.

Cultivating resilience: integrating food justice and mental wellbeing 

• Based in London, this project is led by Ben Rossington, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (the host of Thrive LDN) and Women’s Environmental Network.

Playgrounds of possibility: youth-led visions of transformational adaptation 

• Based in Leeds, this project is led by Dr. Susanne Lorenz, University of Leeds and Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission.

Preventing avoidable demand on the healthcare system during summer heatwaves 

• Based in Lambeth, this project is led by Dr. Yijing Li, King’s College London and Big Local North Brixton.

Adapting together: building local resilience through lived experience and partnership 

• Based in West Sussex, this project is led by Professor Rebecca Elmhirst, The University of Brighton and West Sussex County Council.

Adapt-Ed: climate adaptation through education 

• Based in Sheffield, this project is led by Lee Jowett, Sheffield Hallam University and The Green Estate.

Co-designing climate adaptation for Anglesey with people with learning disabilities 

• Based in Wales, this project is led by Dr. Satish BK, Cardiff University and Play:Disrupt.

Act Together to Adapt: scaling community-led adaptation through institutional change 

• Based in England, this project is led by Professor Daniela Schmidt, University of Bristol and Somerset Wildlife Trust.

Building resilience, building community: empowering vulnerable communities for climate action 

• Based in Scotland, this project is led by Dr. Konstantinos Tomazos and Dr Andrea Tonner, University of Strathclyde and Together Reaching Higher.

Brink! hedge school: culture, history and place for local adaptation 

• Based in Northern Ireland, this project is led by Professor John Barry, Queen’s University Belfast and Brink! 

Next steps

Massive congratulations to all ten funded projects and their teams for their ambition, creativity and commitment to advancing transformational adaptation. Over the coming year, these projects will deliver practical solutions, engage communities and generate valuable insights on what works in practice. The MACC Hub will synthesise learning, support collaboration and share insights to inform policy, practice and future adaptation strategies. We look forward to seeing the impact of these projects and sharing their learning with the wider adaptation community. 

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