Research & Projects

Research and Projects

Research articles, case studies, and project overviews on climate adaptation, ianalysis, 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.

Research

Delve into innovative insights, evidence-based studies, and expert perspectives that drive transformational climate adaptation and understand the conditions that act as barriers to adaption.

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The 2022 heatwaves: England’s response and future preparedness for heat risk

Discover how England’s 2022 heatwaves were used to evaluate responses to heatwaves, leading to suggested improvements to the UK’s extreme…

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Progress in Adapting to Climate Change: 2023 Report to Parliament

See key findings and priority recommendations made to the Government of the United Kingdom in March 2023 by the Climate…

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Improving resilience to coastal events can have significant benefits. Photo: Robert J. Nicholls

Improving the resilience of UK coastal communities

This article sheds light on the usage of resilience as a quantitative, evidence based framework for management of climatic hazards…

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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.

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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