Infrastructure must be more resilient to combat extreme weather, ministers told

By Tom Lowe2022-10-27T11:16:00

Damning report finds “extreme weakness” at heart of government over ability of key services to cope with climate change

Government advisors have warned ministers to improve the climate resilience of key national services such as roads and railways, power and water supply, hospitals and telecommunications following the publication of a report into the dangers posed by changing weather.

National Infrastructure Commission chair Sir John Armitt said the UK urgently needs a more strategic and joined up approach to resilience directed by government and overseen by regulators.

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