EFRA Report on Flooding The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has listed flooding and coastal change as one of the greatest climate change risks for the UK, both now and in the future.1 Over 5.2 million homes and businesses in England are at risk from flooding, according to the Environment Agency, with levels of risk ranging […]
Not drowning but waving: making the climate emergency a global opportunity Speech by Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive, Environment Agency Flood and Coast Conference, Telford International Centre, 18 June 2019 Introduction I’m here, of course, to give a speech on climate change and flood risk. But first I want us to turn our thoughts to […]
This series of Tweets and links from John Curtin and later Defra highlights the challenges of this weather system that got stuck over the UK. Like 2007 flooding this event this prolonged period of rain will go down as yet another event which shook up our perceptions of flood risk and how we respond. The […]
Association of British Insurers £1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research being published today. It’s the first time the financial contribution of river water defences has been quantified in this way. The results are being unveiled today (Wed […]
The Draft National Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management Strategy for England consultation has been making all the headlines with a call for renewed investment at £1billion a year in FRM and the possible need to move vulnerable communities in the event of climate change threats. These ideas were elaborated in high profile speech by […]
The long-term investment scenarios (LTIS) are an economic assessment showing what future flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) could look like over the next 50 years in England. LTIS sets out the total national level of investment if we invest in all the places where the benefits are greater than the costs. This is called the […]
Environment Agency announces new green legacy for £2.6bn flood and coastal risk management programme. The Environment Agency has announced a set of new supplier arrangements and partnerships which will increase efficiency, value for money and the green legacy of its £2.6 billion capital investment programme. The programme aims to better protect 300,000 homes from coastal […]
From: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government Consultation explores opportunities for flood and coastal erosion management at a local level Government is beginning a conversation on increasing local funding for flood and coastal erosion management and is keen to hear ideas, as outlined in a government consultation. Communities Secretary, Rt Hon James Brokenshire MP, welcomed […]