Emma Howard Boyd On The London Climate Resilience Review

London has sustained a barrage of climate shocks in recent years – from devastating heat waves to flash flooding and a string of “rain bombs”.

The metropolis has to defend itself against these shocks. As the engine of the UK economy, anything that happens to the capital reverberates throughout the country. Hence the London Climate Resilience Review, a first-of-its-kind analysis commissioned by Mayor Sadiq Khan and chaired by today’s guest, Emma Howard Boyd CBE.

The Review, published earlier this year, assesses the UK capital’s climate resilience and makes over 50 recommendations on preparing the city for worsening climate shocks. Emma puts the Review in context, takes us through some of the top recommendations, and highlights the importance of joined-up governance and the sharing of best practices across cities to building long-lasting resilience.

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We talk about:

👉 The urgent need for London to build climate resilience in the wake of recent climate shocks, like heat waves and surface water flooding

👉 Why extreme heat is a “silent killer” and how the London Climate Resilience Review’s Heat Risk Action Plan could help save lives

👉 How climate impacts extend beyond the urban built environment, affecting productivity, health services, and infrastructure

👉 The importance of collaboration across levels of government when building city-wide climate resilience

👉 How Mayors are collaborating (and competing) on climate, and how this makes for stronger cities

Future guests include Valkyrie Holmes, CEO and Co-Founder of Faura, Harish Pesala, CEO of SmartResilience, and Nakita Devlin, CEO and Founder of Ric.

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Thanks for listening!

Louie Woodall
Editor