Building Climate Resilience in Manchester
Extreme weather events intensifying across the globe present an urgent need to adapt our buildings, cities and communities to the impacts of the climate emergency. From extreme heat in our summers to repeated flash flooding across the UK, 60% of the UK’s climate-related risks are currently rated in the most severe urgency category.
This event will discuss how built environment professionals can meet this challenge head-on, from the practical steps available to protect physical assets to optimising design for more frequent and severe weather.
UKGBC’s CEO, Smith Mordak, will chair a discussion of a senior expert panel to examine the localised context of climate resilience for Manchester. Smith will also take the opportunity to introduce UKGBC’s ground-breaking project to co-create a Roadmap for greater climate resilience in the UK’s built environment.
Audience members will have the unique opportunity to hear expert perspectives on climate resilience, with a focus on local risks and solutions. After the panel discussion, the event will open out to questions from the audience, followed by networking.
Why attend?
Who should attend?
Built environment professionals based in Manchester. Technical knowledge of climate resilience is not a requirement.
UKGBC is hosting this event series across our regional network.
Find out more about UKGBC’s work on Climate Adaptation here.
Resilience & Nature Partners
Our climate change adaptation work is supported by our Resilience & Nature Partners.
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