Event Dates:6 Sep, 2023, 17:00-19:00
In person

Bruntwood - Circle Square, Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED

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Building Climate Resilience in Manchester

Join UKGBC’s newly appointed CEO, Smith Mordak who will host an expert panel for a lively evening event discussing the challenges and opportunities of climate resilience in Manchester
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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?

1
Understand how climate resilience can impact you and your organisation, now 
2
Hear first-hand expert’s insights on climate resilience with a localised perspective 
3
Understand the scope, objectives and impact of UKGBC’s ground-breaking Resilience Roadmap project and how to get involved 
4
Connect and network with built environment professionals in the region  
5
Be empowered to mitigate risk and take action with front-of-industry insights 

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 your nearest event and sign up:

Manchester

Wednesday 6th September, 17:00 – 19:00

London

Thursday 5th October, 17:00 – 19:00

Birmingham

Wednesday 8th November, 17:00 – 19:00

Bristol

Coming soon

Find out more about UKGBC’s work on Climate Adaptation here.

As the climate crisis intensifies and extreme weather events become more common, the UK’s buildings, cities and critical infrastructure, and the communities that use and occupy these, are in increasing danger. It’s vital to address how our buildings and infrastructure can be adapted to remain fit for the future.
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Resilience & Nature Partners

Our climate change adaptation work is supported by our Resilience & Nature Partners.

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