Adapting to the impacts of extreme heat in Bangladesh’s labour force
Posted 3 May 2023 in Commentary
The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary,…
Posted 3 May 2023 in Commentary
The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary,…
Posted 4 Mar 2022 in In the news
This podcast includes an interview with Swenja Surminski who discusses the latest IPCC report and highlights the importance of climate adaptation measures.
Posted 28 Feb 2022 in In the news
This article discusses the threats posed by climate change as outlined in the latest report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The article includes a quote from Swenja Surminski on the need for businesses and governments to plan with climate change in mind. ITV News, 28 February 2022
Posted 23 Jul 2021 in Commentary
Learning lessons from the devastating flooding in Western Europe and China – and raising awareness of the importance of flood risk reduction activities and the long-term consequences of inaction – should be seen as a necessary investment in our future, write Swenja Surminski and Viktor Rözer, as they draw out particular lessons for Germany.
Posted 16 Sep 2020 in Commentary
Candice Howarth and Matt Lane consider how we can better align knowledge on climate change resilience with the needs of local decision-makers, including by improving the accessibility of the UK’s Climate Change Risk Assessments.
Posted 31 Aug 2020 in Commentary
Given the wide range of impacts created by the increase in the frequency and intensity of hot weather, it is time for the UK Government to create a National Heat Risk Strategy, argues Bob Ward.
Posted 10 Sep 2019 in Commentary
Sam Fankhauser outlines the findings of a new review that reveals the UK’s significant contribution to social science research on climate change over the last 10 years – but also some important research gaps that must be filled so that global climate policy can be guided by the best available evidence. read more »
Posted 15 Aug 2018 in In the news
Heat deaths are preventable. No more excuses: we need better regulation and guidance to stop unsafe housing being built, says Bob Ward. read more »
Posted 3 Feb 2015 in
Title: “Green Growth and the New Industrial Revolution” Date: Thursday 26 March 2015 Venue: Royal Society of Arts, London Keynote Speakers Professor Cameron Hepburn, University of Oxford Simon Upton, Environment Director, … read more »
Posted 23 Jul 2014 in In the news
Bob Ward calls on newly appointed Environment Secretary Liz Truss to deliver a more coherent approach to climate adaptation read more »