climate change adaptation

The Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change Hub is advertising 4 short-term research contracts as part of its Maximising Objective Setting Support, that aims to support government partners to develop adaptation objectives. 

Climate change is reshaping daily life, yet adaptation often remains incremental and technocratic. This piece explores why transformational approaches are needed, what capabilities they demand, and invites professionals to complete a survey that will guide new training approaches to address systemic vulnerability.

MACC Research projects bring together researchers, businesses, industry partners and communities to develop long-term, practical solutions to extreme weather and other climate impacts across all four UK nations.

Building on previous work co-developing Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessments (CRVAs) for Birmingham and the wider region, the WM-Adapt project will advance adaptive capacity across the West Midlands.

Joined Up Landscapes (JUL) examines opportunities to enhance the contribution of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to climate change adaptation in the UK in the medium to long term.

The ‘Accelerating Resilience and Climate Adaptation of Domestic Environments for vulnerable populations’ (ARCADE) project aims to assist decision-makers to protect older heat-vulnerable people in the UK in adapting to climate change within their homes.

GP4Streets (DIY Greening Prescription for Climate Adaptation in Urban Streets) is a UKRI-funded research project aims to reshape how UK cities adapt to climate change by developing practical, affordable greening solutions for everyday streets.

Boost your climate adaptation knowledge with accredited training designed for West Midlands councillors and officers. Learn the science, risks, and practical actions to build resilient communities

Want to talk about climate and nature in a way that actually connects with people? The 2025 Britain Talks Climate & Nature Toolkit cuts through noise and polarisation with clear, evidence-based guidance designed to help you spark meaningful conversations across every corner of the UK.

The Three Horizons Toolkit has been developed by Public Health Wales and the Future Generations Commissioner’s Office to help public bodies avoid making decisions that don’t stand the test of time. It is based on a model developed by Bill Sharpe and the International Futures Forum.