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Last year, UK insurers paid out a record £573m in weather-related claims, £150m more than in 2022. The average weather-related payout was nearly £5,000 in 2023, compared with a little over £3,000 the year before.

The Cooling Solution project showcases global resilience to climate challenges and how different communities adapt to high heat and humidity in countries most affected by climate change.

This policy brief asserts that the UK needs coordinated plans to stop homeowners resorting to emissions-creating air conditioning. Overheating is already a problem in UK homes, resulting in increasing levels of discomfort, illness and death.

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are about ensuring we implement climate change adaptation more effectively and more efficiently.

Climate change is causing a dramatic increase in the frequency of temperature extremes and number of temperature records the UK experiences.

The Review provides an assessment of London’s climate resilience and makes 50 recommendations for action to guide London’s preparations for more frequent and intense climate impacts.

Review says capital needs new reservoir, better flood defences and ‘heat plan’ for vulnerable people

An artificial sports pitch that absorbs rainwater and lets it evaporate on hot days stays much cooler than ordinary fake grass. The self-cooling turf could protect athletes from burns and heat exhaustion while helping cities manage storm waters.