This paper presents the results of a pilot study on political economy mapping of regional resilience in Glasgow City Region, conducted by E3G as part of the EIT Climate-KIC Deep Demonstration project “Forging resilience in some of Europe’s most vulnerable regions”. E3G’s developed and pilot tested an adapted framework based on their Political Economy Mapping […]
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Climate Ready Clyde: The Value of Partnership
This report explores the value of partnership in driving the success of Climate Ready Clyde. Exploring the development of the initiative, the report captures how Climate Ready Clyde has fostered innovation and learning, pulling together key knowledge and experience from across the partnerships network. It examines the characteristics and contributing factors that have made the […]
Report: The economic and financial risk of climate change for Glasgow City Region and proposed adaptation options
A changing climate not only presents a risk to society and the environment, it is also a significant economic and financial risk for Glasgow City Region. The climate debate has changed and public lenders and financial markets are now aware of climate change. As a result, climate risks are now being considered as financial risks. […]
New approaches needed in Glasgow city region to cope with future heatwaves
A new report released today by climate adaptation group, Climate Ready Clyde has issued stark warnings around high forecasted temperatures in the West of Scotland and their potential to affect public health and infrastructure. Prepared by academics at University of Edinburgh, the findings in Mapping Future Heatwave Extremes are based on the MET Office’s official […]
2019/20 Work Programme
Climate Ready Clyde’s work programme for 2019-20 has just been published online. It sets out our planned programme of work between April 2019 and March 2020. You can download it here.
Impact Report 2018 – 2019
Two years on from being established, Climate Ready Clyde has moved from a concept to an initiative delivering real results. From the launch of our risk assessment, to supporting our members with adaptation planning, the initiative is now ambitious, influential and effective; shaping adaptation in Scotland,and on the wider UK, European and Global stages. Download […]
A changing climate for development – A toolkit for assessing climate risks for built environment and infrastructure projects
Overview Climate Ready Clyde and Adaptation Scotland have collaborated to produce a toolkit for assessing and addressing risks in the development of built environment and infrastructure projects. Funded by Scottish Government, and launched in partnership with Adaptation Scotland as part of their broader Adaptation Capability Framework, the toolkit removes a significant number of practical barriers […]
Climate Ready Clyde releases full climate risk and opportunity assessment for Glasgow City Region
Full scope of climate change impacts for Glasgow City Region made available to support efforts to build climate resilience Assessment available to support organisations and individuals preparing for climate change, as City Region prepares strategic response Climate Ready Clyde has today released its full assessment of the potential impacts of climate change for Glasgow City […]
Event Report – Key Findings of the Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment for Glasgow City Region
The Key Findings of the Climate Ready Clyde Risk and Opportunity Assessment were launched at an event in Glasgow on 31 October 2018. Over 80 senior politicians and decisions makers came together to discuss how climate change will shape Glasgow’s future. As well as learning about the challenges facing the city region, presenters showcased some […]
Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment for Glasgow City Region – Key findings
This report sets out the key findings and recommendations from Climate Ready Clyde’s climate risk and opportunity assessment. It is designed to highlight priority areas for action in development of Glasgow City Region’s planned Adaptation Strategy and Action plan. The full technical reports and assessment of economic implications of climate change which support this work […]
Glasgow City Region sets out first comprehensive climate risk assessment as world leaders discuss city resilience
For immediate release Glasgow City Region sets out first comprehensive climate risk assessment as world leaders discuss city resilience City Region pledges new action in light of report setting out key risks posed by climate change Over 70 of Glasgow City Region’s leaders and decision makers came together today in Glasgow, to kick off the […]
Climate Ready Clyde Prospectus
The Climate Ready Clyde prospectus invites partner organisations to consider becoming part of the Board in the City Region. In doing so, it sets out the ambitions to create a regional strategy and action plan, and the rationale for, and benefits of, working collaboratively to develop it. These include: Addressing strategic needs of the city […]