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Adaptation refers to the adjustments individuals, communities, businesses and countries need to make in order to respond to the changes we are already seeing in our climate and those that will occur in the coming years. This can range from adapting buildings to make them more suitable to a warmer climate, to taking steps to ensure food security. |
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 On 7 April, the Government Office for Science (GO-Science) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) released a new report identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to adapt effectively to climate change. The Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF) is the first time the UK research needs across government and across sectors have been brought together in one place.
Met Office Chief Scientist, Professor Stephen Belcher, published a blog post referencing CARIF and reflecting on our “responsibility to future generations to accelerate our efforts to adapt to climate change and the extreme weather events we are seeing now.”
Stephen said, “We need to adapt, and adapt fast, if we are to cope with these new weather extremes, and the impacts of future warming.”
The blog post goes on to share some of the ways the Met Office is supporting the development of adaptation in the UK.
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 Climate Conversations is our a monthly show that takes an in depth look at the trends and impacts of climate change by chatting to experts about their latest research and insights.
In our next episode to be published later this month, we will examine the co-benefits of climate action, with a particular emphasis on the sustainable fashion movement. This movement is seeing co-benefits that transcend environmental impact, fostering positive change throughout society and the economy.
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On 31 March, a new study was published concluding that the average person will be 40% poorer at high levels of global warming. This is based on 4° C of warming, whilst 2° C of warming could lead to people being 16% poorer – both of these figures are much higher than previous estimates which did not take into account weather extremes which could affect global supply chains.
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 The Met Office are partnering with a range of research and industry partners on a hackathon in person in Leeds (UK) in June 2025.
Calling all researchers and practitioners – join us for a collaborative and innovative experience that aims to push the boundaries of our knowledge and impact the reinsurance industry positively.
Led by the UK Centre for Greening Financial Investment with partners Aon, ASPECT, Imperial Grantham Institute, JBA Risk Management, Maximum Information, Met Office, University of Reading, CEMAC - University of Leeds.
Global Characteristics of Tropical Cyclones: climate risk analytics for the reinsurance industry
Date: 10-11 June 2025
Location: Leeds
Application closing date: 14 April 2025 (limited places)
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On 15 April, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) will publish the European State of the Climate 2024. The report will analyse 19 different climate variables and provide insights into key weather events.
We're reaching out to people who currently use climate data in their work, as well as those interested in incorporating more climate information into their adaptation decisions but unsure where to begin.
We'd love to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our survey.
Why participate?
- Your input will help shape the development of climate information, data resources and tools tailored to better support your sector’s needs.
- It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Thank you for your valuable contribution.
Survey open 9-30 April 2025.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
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 The Exeter Climate Forum takes place between Monday 30 June – Friday 4 July, bringing together world-leading climate researchers, businesses, policymakers, and young people to shape and engage with the priorities for COP30 and beyond.
As part of the Forum, The Global Systems Institute at the University of Exeter and the Met Office will jointly host the The Exeter Climate Conference. The conference will provide the opportunity to hear the latest research on the impacts of climate change and discuss innovative solutions to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of our changing climate and steer a path to a liveable, resilient and sustainable future.
Want to share your research at the conference?
Submit your abstract for a poster presentation and engage in dynamic discussions during our themed sessions. The deadline for abstracts is 30 April 2025.
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 The Fourth UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA4) is due to be laid in Parliament by the UK Government in January 2027.
The Call for Evidence Round 2 deadline for The Fourth UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA4) has now been extended to Thursday 1 May 2025.
Through this Call for Evidence, the Climate Change Committee is seeking cross-sectoral evidence related to four key areas: ambition, action, enablers, monitoring.
The most useful evidence is that which is based on high-quality data and robust analytical techniques, with a preference for peer-reviewed literature. However, additional information from the grey literature eg. a PhD or Master’s thesis, conference proceedings, project reports, webinars, internal presentations or reports, blogs, etc is also be welcomed. This Call for Evidence can be used to submit evidence relevant for the whole of the UK, individual nations or more local regions.
Want to be part of the process submitting more targeted information to inform the Technical Report?
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