How can we adapt our infrastructure across the region to become resilient to climate change? – if you have ideas to help minimise the impact, then join this discussion.

The forum hosted by iCASP, working closely with partners, will be held as part of a project funded by Research England.

It will provide new opportunities for discussion around climate adaptation policy and action in Yorkshire between key infrastructure planners and operators.

Key objectives of the forum are to:-

promote a better understanding of local and regional adaptation challenges
share ideas and encourage dialogue between participants
have a better understanding of what adaptation is taking place or planned in the region
highlight barriers and opportunities facing infrastructure operators
create a network to support an Infrastructure Operators Forum.

Agenda

10am Welcome and Introduction – Dr Benjamin Rabb, iCASP Impact Translation Fellow and Dr David Dawson, Lecturer in Climate Resilience and Infrastructure Adaptation, University of Leeds

10.10am UK Climate Resilience Programme (UKCRP) and The Yorkshire & Humber Climate Commission (YHCC) by Dr Kate Lonsdale, Co-Champion for UK Climate Resilience Programme and Dr Rachel Harcourt, Yorkshire and Humber Climate Commission

10.25am Amanda Crossfield, Climate Adaptation Manager, Yorkshire Water

10.40am Dr Tony Rooke, Director, Climate Transition Risk, Willis Towers Watson

10.55am – Neil Whalley, Environment Strategy Manager, Northern Gas Networks

11.10am – Claire Thomas, Asset Management Engineer and Peter Collinson, Investment Planning and Delivery Manager, Northern Powergrid

11.25am – John Dora – Director, Climate Sense and Chair of Drafting Team for ISO 14090 (adaptation to climate change).

11.40am Q&A

12 noon Summary and Close

This event will be held online and facilitated using teleconferencing software – further details and Zoom joining instructions to be provided and a detailed agenda will be confirmed in due course.

We hope you are able to attend to help contribute to these discussions.

Kind Regards,

iCASP

Yorkshire Infrastructure Adaptation Forum – Friday 11 June, 10am – 12 noon