Understanding resilience
Creating resilience in a changing climate
Resilience in the face of climate change will drive much of the work we do in the coming years. Our ambition is to lead the way in providing innovative, integrated and sustainable solutions to address the climate challenges we face.
Our technical disciplines work collaboratively to combine analytical, engineering, social and nature-inspired solutions to support our clients in adapting and building resilience to climate change. Working together to discover solutions, we help communities, business and the environment be aware, adapt, respond and recover from shocks.
Deep-dive conversations with inspirational thought leaders on the subject of climate resilience.
Read more from Jenny Broomby and Phil Emonson as they explore how localism is helping to build more resilient landscapes, people and places.…
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Find out more about how we are supporting water companies to integrate nature-based solutions into their planning, helping them move beyond the theoretical into practical, prioritised implementation. …
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Discover more in our latest insight about how we’re using natural capital assessments to ensure environmental benefits are recognised, valued, and safeguarded in long-term climate resilience planning.…
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Learn more about our extensive experience in delivering nature-based solutions, restoring natural processes and enhancing climate resilience.…
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Following JBA Bentley's 12th birthday, Design Director, Ben Darville, reflects on the strength of our joint venture in supporting our clients and communities to build resilience…
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In this interview with Historic England's Kate Guest, Senior Policy Adviser (Climate Change), we explore the work we've done with Historic England in recent years.…
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How do we manage our river corridors, catchments, and landscapes to shape a resilient future for all? Is there a more ambitious, sustainable model that generates greater value for people…
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Following an inspirational week of activity, we reflect on the valuable discussions and insights shared throughout our Climate Resilience Week.…
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With so many awareness days crowding our calendars, Steve Maslen, our Head of Environment and Sustainability, discusses JBA's Climate Resilience Week and the benefits of focussing our collective attention…
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In the UK, we're making progress towards our Net Zero emissions by 2050 target. However, the next stage of decarbonisation will require a step change in the rate of…
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Without change, there simply isn’t enough water available to meet our future societal needs and that of the environment. JBA's Mark Smith discusses how can we approach water…
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Marc Pinnell, Managing Director, discusses how our international projects positively affect global sustainability and support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.…
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Local government has demonstrated a very strong commitment towards climate change mitigation by adopting strategies that work towards achievement of 'Net Zero' carbon status or reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Our…
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The need to take urgent action to adapt to the impacts of climate change is highlighted in the latest IPCC report. Peter May, our Head of Resilience and Water Management,…
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We reflect on the Environment Agency's FCERM Strategy Roadmap to 2026 and the alignment with our own ambition to lead in society’s pursuit for resilience to climate change.…
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Find out what resilience means to us and how we're supporting our clients to build their resilience to climate change.…
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Technical Director Anna Beasley describes the support we provide to Lead Local Flood Authorities in meeting their statutory duties to carry out investigations after flood events.…
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Over the Yorkshire Flood Resilience Pathfinder project, we engaged with communities at risk of flooding to identify the factors that determine the effectiveness of Property Flood Resilience measures.…
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Resilience in the face of climate change is going to drive much of the work we do in the coming years and our ambition is to lead the way in…
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A look at some of our triumphs and successes from 1996 to now, leading the way in flood and coastal resilience.…
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Natural Coastal Resilience is a fast-moving, diverse and innovative aspect of our workload in the MCRM at JBA. Our experts are passionate about supporting clients to implement Natural and…
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Listen to the latest JBA podcast for insight into the biggest challenges, success stories and lessons learnt from the Yorkshire and South West PFR Pathfinder projects.…
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Local flood risk management is shifting focus, to fully embrace a wide range of innovative actions to enhance flood resilience.…
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Our social value approach is built around working towards a more equitable society. If we explore the concept of this along with resilience, we can see common themes emerge.…
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