Webinar – Harnessing BNG to amplify urban flood risk management
Flooding is the number one natural hazard in the UK (CCC, 2021). The risks and associated costs of flooding are growing due to climate change, but the planning system in England has not yet adapted accordingly. The Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) legislation came into effect in England from February 2024 and represents a significant shift […]
Harnessing England’s Biodiversity Net Gain legislation to amplify urban flood risk managemen
The LSE policy report amplifies the impact of the new BNG legislation with regards to urban flood risk management highlighting the role played by insurance and key stakeholders.
The challenges of upgrading flood maps
Outdated flood maps don’t account for climate change, intense rainfall, or smaller water bodies, leading to significant gaps in flood risk awareness.
Nature-based solutions for flood mitigation and coastal resilience
Flooding and coastal resilience, an in-depth analysis