Catherine Moncrieff, Policy & Engagement Manager at CIWEM, says Storm Bert has exposed the urgent need for flood resilience and coastal adaptation – and discusses the cost of inaction and why UK flood preparedness must be a priority.

The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has launched a new inquiry into Government resilience and how it addresses the impacts of extreme weather.

A new report is warning that human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature and affecting the lives of billions of people around the world, despite efforts to reduce the risks.

The National Trust is warning that landscapes and wildlife across the UK are increasingly suffering the impacts of extreme weather events and natural disasters.

A new report by CDP is warning that 1 in 3 cities risk being let down by government policy in their efforts to adapt to climate change.

With the Environment Agency predicting shortages within 25 years if no action is taken, and Yorkshire Water expecting 100 million litres less in its daily supply by 2045 – the water company has released an immersive 360˚ video, which gives a glimpse into what the future of its reservoirs could look like if predictions are correct.

The Climate Change Committee, the Government’s independent adviser, is warning that time is running out for the Government to develop and implement realistic climate commitments and policies. 

Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency is warning that Net Zero alone won’t save the planet - Net Zero Plus will also be necessary.

A new report by the Economist Intelliegence Unit is warning that by 2050 climate change could be costing the world economy as much as US$7.9 trillion as increased drought, flooding and crop failures hamper growth and threaten infrastructure. 

An international group of researchers is today warning that policymakers have been receiving economic assessments of future climate change impacts which omit the biggest risks.