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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Aug 26

But I also know that such changes are possible, with new tools, perspectives and approaches such as those we are advocating in Pathways2Resilience, which encourage consideration of existing power structures and dynamics.

Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Ten years on from starting Climate Ready Clyde, and five years after approving what we hoped was a transformational adaptation strategy and action plan for Glasgow City Region, I identify with lots of what's raised here, and the challenges of leveraging deeper change in the system.

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Aug 26

Over breakfast, I began to read 'Sink or Swim' - the excellent new book by @susannahfisher.bsky.social. I only read the prologue but I'm so excited. It's unpicking lots of the challenging questions that are at the heart of transformational adaptation, and the tradeoffs with incremental approaches.

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Jun 17

Vivian Depoues from @i4ce.bsky.social showcasing how collaborative work with the French Government where they set a warming trajectory (4 degrees) has been helpful to stimulate discussion on the costs of adaptation #ECCA2025

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Jun 17

Paul outlining some of the work costing the UK's adaptation plan, as well as some of the learning. Existing costs are around 1% of public budgets. They show how we will have high costs to deal with existing stock, and that we will have to innovate to get better cost data.

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JPI Climate & MAGICA are organizing ECCA 2025, 16-18/06, Italy @jpiclimatemagica.bsky.social · Jun 17

'We need willingness to overcome short term thinking & planning... and go beyond low regret outcomes' Thomas Koetz of #Pathways2Resilience says as he lists gaps that need to be bridged on #ECCA2025 Day 2

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Jun 17

Day 2 of #ECCA2025 - Philippe Tulkins outlines the work of the Adaptation Mission and it's contribution to both sustainability and European competitiveness.

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JPI Climate & MAGICA are organizing ECCA 2025, 16-18/06, Italy @jpiclimatemagica.bsky.social · Jun 16

1st of 3 #ECCA2025 panels discusses how to transition from theoretical understanding to concrete action - investment opportunities & funding are pivotal - 'Build better before instead of only build back better' - Yassine Saidoun of Zurich Resilience Solutions.
#ClimateFinance #Insurance

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Feb 15

I need to get back to posting on here - I miss Bluesky! So here's a lovely piece from UNEP on picture based insurance to help reduce costs and increase coverage, which Sumalee Khosla at @unep.org has been helping on. unepccc.org/innovative-p...

Picture-based-insurance for Climate Resilience - UNEP-CCC

Combining insurance with climate-smart farming advice, picture-based scheme helps banana farmers adapt to climate change in Uganda.

unepccc.org

Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 28

The awesome @nicolaranger.bsky.social has joined BlueSky! Follow her for all the best news and thinking for #naturefinance and #adaptationfinance. 😊

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 28

Yes it is a recruitment pathway but it also provides so many great life skills, opportunities and experiences for young people, particularly in poorer areas! I'm proud to have been a cadet and an NCO as an adult. Although I'm in Scouts now, there's definitely space for both!

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 28

Very short sighted decision from the UK Government when we have a recruitment crisis and are living in the shadow of a war.

www.yahoo.com/news/army-ca...

Army cadets at risk after budget slashed by 50pc, chiefs warn

The Army Cadet Force is at risk after its budget was cut by 50 per cent, the group’s chiefs have warned.

www.yahoo.com

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 23

Yeah, and it reduces the idea down to a series of steps that are repeatable, whereas having done it in practice it's more typically about finding entry points in the current system...

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 23

I think it's fine for the use it's for! But if you are trying to explain to others, it's not great! Do you like it?

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 23

Just so awful. We need to be much clearer about what it actually means, with examples. See for example:

climatereadyclyde.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 23

Nothing like refreshing your Household Emergency Plan on a Saturday morning. If you don't have one, it's well worth it - template available here: prepare.campaign.gov.uk/wp-content/u...

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lucygobag.bsky.social @lucygobag.bsky.social · Nov 22

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Inside UK’s nuclear bunkers - relics that show we’re not prepared for disaster

Fears of nuclear conflict have grown since Russia invading Ukraine - but how ready are we?

www.independent.co.uk

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 22

Meanwhile, in my new council area....

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 22

I do worry about how far we've stepped back from real community resilience. I think Finland and Sweden have just updated and republished their civil disaster plans - hopefully ours is coming soon?

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 21

And this is *within Europe* - the labour market impacts could be big. So even more of a mandate from citizens to work on adaptation. 👥

What about the UK? Sadly we don't know, given we left and are no longer part of the sample, but I suspect we would have similar results. 3/3

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 21

As you'd expect, results are higher in southern Europe. Sadly, respondents think the impacts might be profound:

➡️ 72% recognise they will need to adapt.
➡️ 1 in 3 think they will have to move to a less climate vulnerable place
➡️ 1 in 4 say they will have to move to a cooler region.
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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 21

Interesting news from Europe on public support for adaptation.

📝 The new EIB climate survey shows that:

➡️ 94% of citizens support adaptation measures,
➡️ 50% consider adaptation a priority for their country in the years ahead
➡️ 86% recognise its potential to boost the economy and create jobs.

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94% of Europeans support measures to adapt to climate change, according to EIB survey en

2024-2025 EIB Climate Survey

www.eib.org

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 17

Couldn't sleep properly, so went for a 5am moonlit walk with the dog. It was fabulous! So dark and crisp. When we got back, she went back to bed. Me on the other hand ended up having to crack on with the day. #zzzzzz

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 16

Getting the birdfeeders topped up ready for winter. Doing our bit to keep the birds happy. I've already seen a blue tit having a much but I wasn't quick enough for a snap! #nature #birds

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Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · Nov 14

Thanks Dude, will have a look later!