New evidence of a strong public mandate for climate change adaptation in the UK

The UK is already being affected by climate change with more flooding and heatwaves impacting lives and livelihoods. These trends will continue in the near term and, without rapid decarbonisation, could significantly increase in the long term. Preparing for the unavoidable impacts of climate change, known as climate change adaptation, is critical.

Our analysis shows that there is now a strong public mandate for much more, and much faster, adaptation policy, investment and action.

The UK’s current adaptation plans and policies are inadequate.

We call on the UK government to immediately step up and accelerate preparations for the impacts of climate change, both now and in the future.