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Research articles, case studies, and project overviews on climate adaptation, analysis, vulnerability assessment, and resilience strategies.

UK ADAPT Map

Find out who is doing what, and where. Search for transformational climate adaptation projects, case studies and solutions.

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Explore climate adaptation projects, case studies and solutions and each devolved nation.

Research

Explore external adaptation research about transformational adaptation and change in the UK.

Is climate change making UK droughts worse?

This Carbon Brief guest post explores whether climate change is making UK droughts worse, examining evidence, key findings, and future…

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Co-benefits and tradeoffs of UK climate actions. A systematic Rapid Evidence Assessment and rating of effects on climate adaptation and mitigation outcomes

The aim of this work from the CS-NOW project was to build an understanding of the co-benefits and tradeoffs between…

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Journal article: How to avoid the risk of maladaptation?

This paper advances the conceptual understanding of maladaptation and proposes a systematic, practical framework for identifying and preventing maladaptation risks…

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Projects

Explore external adaptation projects that highlight innovative approaches to transformational change.

A climate adaptation framework for NHS organisations in England

This Climate Adaptation Framework supports the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) organisations to adapt to climate change.

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Graphic from the Partnership Framework, depicting Grace O'Malley (the leadership champion)

TALX: Climate Adaptation Partnership Network

Learn more about the Transboundary Adaptation Learning Exchange (TALX) project and The Climate Adaptation Partnership Framework which supports place-based adaptation…

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Project: Platforms for the inclusion of non-normative genders and sexualities (NNGS) in climate change adaptation policy and action

This joint project has contributed to strengthening local capacity and advocated for/integrated the concerns and strengths of LGBTIQ+ partners into…

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MACC Hub Outputs

Discover groundbreaking research and projects from the MACC Hub. This section highlights MACC Hub initiatives, including Flexible Fund projects and parallel research endeavors, all aimed at driving transformational adaptation.

Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub: Policy Response Unit call for applications 

The Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub is advertising for a short-term research contract as part of its Policy…

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Opportunity to Contribute Evidence to the Climate Change Committee’s Well-Adapted UK Report

Explore the Climate Change Committee’s call for evidence to support the UK’s fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA4), outlining key…

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Call for proposals on transformational adaptation solutions

This MACC Hub funding call aims to catalyse transformational climate adaptation across the UK by supporting innovative, place-based adaptation projects….

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MACC Hub Webinar Series

Join the MACC Hub webinar series featuring expert speakers from research, policy, and practice, exploring transformational adaptation and climate resilience….

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Five insights from the launch of a new initiative to help the UK adapt to climate change

In February 2025, the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) Hub launched. It is a landmark initiative to devise…

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Programme Launch: Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change (MACC) 

The launch of the “MACC Hub” outlined key adaptation issues for the UK and put forward ways to engage with…

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