The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is warning that the impacts of climate change are “off the charts” in 2026 – including sea level and ocean heat at record high levels.

The Met Office is warning that 202 will see an unusually large rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂) for 2027, diverging further from 1.5°C-compatible pathways as a strong El Niño amplifies the human-driven rise by weakening natural carbon sinks.

A new report by the National Audit Office (NAO) based on the financial disclosures of 31 public bodies reveals how climate change could have serious consequences for public services and infrastructure.

A new report is warning that accelerating ice sheet and glacier loss will cause irreversible impacts if the world overshoots the Paris Agreement target to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

Water UK is calling on the government to take immediate action to strengthen water sector resilience - the call comes in its written response to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee’s Call for Evidence on climate adaptation and resilience.

The House of Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is warning that summer 2026 exposed severe weaknesses in the UK’s preparedness and response to wildfires – the MPs are calling on the government to act now before Spring 2027.

A coalition of national and local organisations has today published a landmark feasibility report setting out how England's largest natural lake could be protected for the next 100 years - the two preferred solutions would require investment of between £3.6 billion and £3.7 billion.

The Environment Agency has completed the replacement of the Avon Water tidal outfall at Keyhaven Harbour in Hampshire, better protecting around 40 properties from flooding ahead of winter.

The Rivers Trust has published its State of Our Rivers report 2026 which shows that there has been no overall improvement in river health in England since the last report in 2024 - but a closer look shows action is having a positive impact.

The Government has announced that a new Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce will be launched this week, to champion community voices and strengthen the nation’s ability to plan for and respond to extreme weather.