Experts warn UK growth ambitions under threat without climate resilience planning

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Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chair of the Climate Change Committee's adaptation sub-committee - Credit: Naomi Gabrielle Photography
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Julia King, Baroness Brown of Cambridge, chair of the Climate Change Committee's adaptation sub-committee - Credit: Naomi Gabrielle Photography

UK must get better at understanding the economic impacts of climate shocks and establish a clear, positive vision of climate adaptation, experts tell Net Zero Festival 2024

The Labour party's missions for government are at risk of "locking in vulnerability" unless urgent steps are taken to focus on climate resilience, better understand the economic impacts of climate shocks,...

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