
National Centre for Resilience
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Working with universities, researchers, policy makers, emergency responders, volunteers & communities to build Scotland's resilience to natural hazards.
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Have your say! A new national initiative, led by Scottish Land Commission and ScotLand Futures, invites people across Scotland to share their views on how land can better support what matters most, like housing, nature, jobs, and strong local communities: bit.ly/3Zsao8c



Are you looking to make your community building more resilient to Climate Change? Scottish Government CARES: The Community Buildings Fund is now open and can cover technology such as solar panels and insulation with grants of up to £80,000. Find out more: localenergy.scot/funding/cares-…


We are pleased to be a part of Glasgow Science Festival 'Science on the Sofa' this year. With our 'Are you prepared?' game. Be sure to check out all the amazing free at-home activities on their site.


As concern about climate change intensifies, so too does the need for inclusive education that supports all young people in understanding its impacts. Miranda Cichy and Dr Sandy Whitelaw UofG Dumfries Campus introduce us to their recent project in a new blog: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk/?page_id=526


We're at the Glasgow Science Festival today talking to primary schools about natural hazards and preparedness with our ' Are you prepared?' game. The game is now in all primary schools across Scotland and you can download from our website. UofG Dumfries Campus


📰Today we're reading: 'In Focus - Wildfires: Reducing the risks and mitigating the effects' from the House of Lords Library, ahead of tomorrow's short debate in the House. lordslibrary.parliament.uk/wildfires-redu…



📣BIG NEWS! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new✨ UK Resilience Academy podcast: 🎙️Resilience in the Round🎙️ Ep 1: ‘Resilience is Everyone’s Business’, featuring Dr Kathy Oldham OBE, and Sulafa Abushal. Full podcast here-ukresilienceacademy.org/resources/resi… #Resilience



The Met Office have launched their annual search for new storm names. The naming initiative helps the media, and the public communicate about the impacts of severe weather events more effectively. metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-…




The Scottish Government Scottish Government has released its first annual progress report for the Scottish National Adaptation Plan, which was published in September last year. You can read the report here: gov.scot/publications/s…


