January MiniPod (Coastal Erosion Risk, Climate & Inclusion in Flood Projects)

Welcome to our January MiniPod - a monthly update where we're joined by an expert guest & we react to current events in water, climate and nature - all in about 15 minutes.

In this episode we're joined by Julie Foley,  Director of Flood Risk Strategy & National Adaptation at the Environment Agency and we explore...

1. The recently updated flood and coastal erosion risk information for England that means one in four properties in England could be in areas at risk of flooding by the middle of the century.
2. 2024 was the 4th warmest year on record in the UK – so why do we talk about weather but find climate such a tricky topic?
3. How to achieve greater inclusivity of multicultural communities in flood projects.

Check your long term flood risk... https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

Our 2024 Season of Planet Possible is supported by Atkins Realis.

Credits

Presented & Produced by Niki Roach

Executive Producer Andy Taylor - Bwlb Limited

With thanks to Alastair Chisholm

Honorary Executive Producer Jane Boland