Why setting climate adaptation targets is the UK’s next big step

The Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK Government’s statutory climate advisor, is for the first time setting out a blueprint for adapting the UK to manage the risks posed by climate change. The post Why setting climate adaptation targets is the UK’s next big step appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Report shows urgent climate adaptation spells opportunity for construction

CIOB backs stark warning from Climate Change Committee on hot buildings, floods and drought. The post Report shows urgent climate adaptation spells opportunity for construction appeared first on Construction Management.

‘Critical window’ for UK climate adaptation, warns CCC and ICE

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has echoed concerns raised by the Climate Change Committee (CCC) which says the “British way of life under threat from heat, flooding and drought”. The post ‘Critical window’ for UK climate adaptation, warns CCC and ICE appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Scotland on track for early carbon cuts but long-term plans remain thin, CCC warns

Scotland has credible plans to deliver the majority of the emissions reductions needed for its first carbon budget (2026–2030) but gaps in long‑term policy, particularly on heating and negative emissions technologies, put later budgets at risk, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC). The post Scotland on track for early carbon cuts but long-term plans remain thin, CCC warns appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Are we doing enough to design for low temperature heat in net zero buildings?

In its report to parliament in June 2025, the UK’s Climate Change Committee underscored how buildings and heating decarbonisation are crucial to meeting carbon budgets and net zero commitments. It highlighted the scale of transition required in the heat sector and the urgency for effective… The post Are we doing enough to design for low temperature heat in net zero buildings? appeared first on New Civil Engineer.