Publications

Our response to the Scottish Government's NPF4 consultation in March 2022 focused on the key issues relevant to climate adaptation in Glasgow City Region, highlighting alignment with the Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan, and where the Framework needs to be strengthened.Read More

This report summarizes the research and the learning in the use of culture for transformational adaptation undertaken by Creative Carbon Scotland as part of the Clyde Rebuilt project, Creative Carbon Scotland undertook into various ‘cultural’ elements of the work. These were a unique facet of the project which spanned the whole process from beginning to […]Read More

This report is the synthesis of a literature review which was undertaken as part of the Clyde Rebuilt project to help define transformational adaptation and inform the development of Climate Ready Clyde’s Innovation Portfolio. The review has explored the theoretical literature but has also tried to focus on practical aspects that can be taken forward […]Read More

Introduction Download the full PDF paper here. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a major crisis. The short-term response in the UK, Scotland and the Glasgow City Region (GCR) has rightly focused on the public health emergency, but with accompanying rescue and support measures to protect incomes, businesses and the economy. Despite this response, a major […]Read More

The Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform committee recently announced a call for views on the topic of a Green Recovery. In response, Climate Ready Clyde led a response, which was endorsed by Glasgow City Region’s Regional Economic Partnership. You can read the full submission here.Read More

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 […]Read More

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 […]Read More

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. […]Read More

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 […]Read More

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.Read More

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 […]Read More

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 […]Read More

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 […]Read More

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 […]Read More

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 […]Read More

On 8 November 2017 the Climate Ready Clyde Secretariat hosted a workshop at the Lighthouse in Glasgow to give local stakeholders the chance to review and add insight to ongoing work to create the first Climate Risk and Opportunity Assessment for the Glasgow City Region. The purpose of the day was to share the initial […]Read More

Scotland’s climate is changing. We have also seen this in Glasgow and the Clyde Valley. Over the last few decades it has become warmer and wetter. We have had an increase in rainfall, especially in winter, and more heavy downpours. This can be very challenging to deal with, especially when heavy rainfall causes flooding. As […]Read More

The programme sets out an indicative three year programme of activity with greater detail provided for year one. The work programme is subject to formal approval by the Climate Ready Clyde Board. Download the publication here: Work programme 2017-2020Read More

Click here to download the minutes from our Board Member Meeting, held on 7 March 2018 in Glasgow. Items discussed include: Student placements update Update on Economic Implications of Climate Change study Procurement update and approach to revisions of Terms of Reference Executive Subgroup Impact, Influence and Engagement Subgroup Risk and Opportunity Assessment UK Approach […]Read More

Climate Ready Clyde is accelerating and strengthening Glasgow City Region’s approach to adapting to climate change.In just over a year we have firmly established the initiative as part of the City Region’s key activities. We deliver value through partnership working and a collaborative approach. The Climate Ready Clyde initiative is funded by our member organisations […]Read More

Click here to download the minutes from our Board Member Meeting, held on 6 September 2017 in Glasgow. Items discussed include: Update with Scottish Government Sub-Group remits Executive Sub-Group Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Sub-GroupRead More

This document sets out the aims and objectives of the Climate Ready Clyde Initiative, as well as its structure, governance and operation. Download the Terms of ReferenceRead More

Click here to download the minutes from our Board Member Meeting, held on 1 June 2017 in Glasgow.Items discussed include: Update on work programme Governance arrangements (paper 1 and paper 2 circulated) Subgroups ECCA update EPSRC event 13 June 2017 High performing boardRead More

Click here to download the minutes from our Prospective Board Member Meeting, held on 18 April 2017 in Glasgow. Items discussed include: Our roles, responsibilities and contribution as Board members Our intentions and where we are now Allocating our finance initiative Prioritising the secretariat’s activities Forward plan for the Board Next stepsRead More