Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 26/08/2025But 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. 010
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Ten 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. 110
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Over 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. 142
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Vivian 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 031
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Paul 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. 030
Reposted by Kit EnglandJPI Climate & MAGICA bridging the gap between science and policy @jpiclimatemagica.bsky.social · 17/06/2025'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 2 022
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Day 2 of #ECCA2025 - Philippe Tulkins outlines the work of the Adaptation Mission and it's contribution to both sustainability and European competitiveness. 021
Reposted by Kit EnglandJPI Climate & MAGICA bridging the gap between science and policy @jpiclimatemagica.bsky.social · 16/06/20251st 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 021
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 15/02/2025I 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...unepccc.orgPicture-based-insurance for Climate Resilience - UNEP-CCCCombining insurance with climate-smart farming advice, picture-based scheme helps banana farmers adapt to climate change in Uganda. 022
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 28/11/2024The awesome @nicolaranger.bsky.social has joined BlueSky! Follow her for all the best news and thinking for #naturefinance and #adaptationfinance. 😊 020
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Yes 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! 020
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 28/11/2024Very 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...yahoo.comArmy cadets at risk after budget slashed by 50pc, chiefs warnThe Army Cadet Force is at risk after its budget was cut by 50 per cent, the group’s chiefs have warned. 120
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Yeah, 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... 010
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024I 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? 100
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Just so awful. We need to be much clearer about what it actually means, with examples. See for example: climatereadyclyde.org.uk/wp-content/u...climatereadyclyde.org.uk 100
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 23/11/2024Nothing 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... 000
Reposted by Kit Englandlucygobag.bsky.social @lucygobag.bsky.social · 22/11/2024www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...independent.co.ukInside UK’s nuclear bunkers - relics that show we’re not prepared for disasterFears of nuclear conflict have grown since Russia invading Ukraine - but how ready are we? 231
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 22/11/2024I 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? 110
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 21/11/2024And 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. 3/3 010
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 21/11/2024As 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. 2/3 100
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 21/11/2024Interesting 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. 1/3eib.org94% of Europeans support measures to adapt to climate change, according to EIB survey en2024-2025 EIB Climate Survey 100
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 17/11/2024Couldn'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 010
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 16/11/2024Getting 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 030
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Hey! Someone else I know on here! 😊 I used to be on Twitter and I loved it but it turned into a cesspit. 000
Kit England @kitengland.bsky.social · 13/11/2024Finally getting my head around BlueSky. Need to find some ppl to follow though. 451