The growing frequency and severity of extreme weather events driven by the global climate crisis have led to a significant rise in flooding across the UK – a risk that is only expected to escalate in the coming years. According to projections from the Environment Agency, 6.3 million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding. This number is set to rise to around 8 million by the middle of the century—equivalent to one in four properties. This presents a serious challenge for both national bodies and local authorities, and underscores the urgent need for robust prevention and adaptation frameworks, coordinated response strategies and effective recovery plans to strengthen community resilience.

In response to this growing threat, the Government established the Flood Resilience Taskforce, bringing together partners from across national, regional, and local government, devolved administrations, local resilience forums, emergency responders, and other key stakeholders. In March, the Government announced a record £2.65bn investment over the next two years to strengthen flood defences and improve preparedness, aiming to better protect communities across the UK, with a further £16m in additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to boost flood protections for agricultural land.

This timely online conference provides a vital platform for key stakeholders from local authorities, emergency planning teams, flooding response teams, local resilience forums (LRFs), planning officials, police, health services, fire and rescue, and representatives from the private and third sectors to explore strategies for tackling the increasing threat of flooding. The event will also offer an opportunity to share innovative best practice to strengthen prevention efforts, deliver coordinated responses through a ‘whole-of-society’ approach, and accelerate recovery in the face of increasingly damaging flood events.

Why Attend?

Resource - The UK Government Resilience Framework

News - 27 April 2023: UKHSA launches new Adverse Weather and Health Plan

News - 1 June 2023: UKHSA launches new alerting system in collaboration with the Met Office

Guidance - 4 December 2023: The UK Government Resilience Framework: 2023 Implementation Update

Guidance - 6 December 2023: National Audit Office report - Government Resilience: Extreme Weather

Guidance - 17 July 2024: The London Climate Resilience Review Final Report

Guidance - 18 July 2024: UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Resilience and preparedness (Module 1) Report

News - 14 October 2024: Public urged to prepare for floods after wettest 18 months on record

News - 6th December 2024: Rare red wind warning issued as Storm Darragh approaches

Guidance - 25 March 2025: New national flood and coastal erosion risk information

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