National Centre for Resilience
nationalresilience.bsky.social
National Centre for Resilience
@nationalresilience.bsky.social
Working with universities, researchers, policy makers, emergency responders, volunteers & communities to build Scotland's resilience to natural hazards.
Find out more: https://ncr.glasgow.ac.uk/
Scotland’s Draft Climate Change Plan consultation is open for comment.
Your voice can help shape a resilient, sustainable future. Read & respond: consult.gov.scot/energy-and-c...
Close: 29th January
November 13, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This week, @theCCCuk warns the UK Government: the UK is not adapted to today’s climate, let alone what’s coming. We echo the call for urgent action on adaptation. We must prepare now, especially for those most at risk.

▶️Read more: www.theccc.org.uk/publication/...
October 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Today is UN Day for Disaster Risk Reduction.
This year’s theme is clear: #FundResilienceNotDisasters. Let’s invest in preparedness, education, and local and national capacity.

Explore our work: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk
#DRRDay @undrr.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Our October newsletter is out next week. Make sure you're on our mailing list to receive the latest updates from our centre and across Scotland. ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?page_id=130
October 10, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Join the @uofglasgow.bsky.social Games Lab for "Gaming Rail Flood Resilience" in Glasgow on the 10th October. For playtesting the latest version of their discussion-based CO-GREAT rail flood resilience game. The event includes lunch. Contact them by email to sign-up at: gaming-lab@glasgow.ac.uk
September 30, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🔊You have just 4 days left to comment on the Scottish Government's Draft Environment Strategy. This strategy outlines a framework for Scotland to play its part in addressing the global crises of nature loss, climate change, and pollution. ▶️Comment here: consult.gov.scot/environment-...
September 25, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Our team are at the UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) 2025 Conference is at the @ihrr.bsky.social at the University of Durham today. Looking forward to connecting with many of you and the conversations throughout the day. #drr
September 4, 2025 at 12:42 PM
For September, the Highland Council, Moray Council, Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council are partnering for 'Get Set September' to help the public consider how to respond to an emergency or severe weather incident in their communities. Details: www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...
September 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
▶️Did you miss our August newsletter?

If so, it is now available to read online: mailchi.mp/597a5f143139...

To make sure you don't miss another edition subsribe here: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?page_id=130
August 21, 2025 at 11:17 AM
You can catch out PI Prof. Fabrice Renaud at the @WigtownBookFest talking about 'The Blue Economy’ and looking at new thinking about how ocean and coastal environments are changing ideas about sustainability. Find out more: tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events...
August 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📢On 18th August join the @UNDRR launch of the UNDRR–ISC Hazard Information Profiles update. Defining 281 hazards, from floods and wildfires to pandemics and cyber threats, including new insights on how hazards interact, cascade, and compound. ➡️Register: undrr.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 13, 2025 at 2:50 PM
We’re excited to launch our first exhibition at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social Advanced Research Centre from 19-25 July. 'Building Resilient Communities Through Creative Thinking' showcases 20 original works alongside 20 haikus by the UNESCO poet in residence, Tawona Sithole: lnkd.in/ejaakeiH
July 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
New consultation alert: The Scottish Government is updating building standards guidance to better address flood risk and groundwater. We encourage those involved in resilience, planning & infrastructure to respond.
Get involved: www.gov.scot/publications...
July 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Have you played our children's preparedness game, 'Are you prepared?' or used it in your teaching? If so, please share your thoughts: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

Your feedback is essential to ensure we offer resources that are useful for learning about natural hazards in Scotland.
July 10, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The Scottish Government’s draft Environment Strategy is now open for consultation.

As Scotland’s centre for natural hazard resilience, we encourage researchers, communities & decision-makers to have their say.

Respond here: www.gov.scot/publications...

#climateresilience #policyengagement
July 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The Scottish Government @scotgov 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:
www.gov.scot/publications...
June 20, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Another resilience fact for #britishflowersweek 🌿

Did you know that planting species-rich meadows and restoring vegetation can reduce landslide risk?
June 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
With it being #britishflowersweek we thought we would share some flower-related resilience facts.
June 19, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Our June newsletter is now accessible online at: tinyurl.com/52jmsvcj.

Catch up on our latest articles, blogs, and opportunities from across Scotland.

To ensure you never miss out on valuable updates, make sure to subscribe to our mailing list: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?page_id=130.
June 18, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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 @uofgsocsci.bsky.social introduce us to their recent project in a new blog: ncr.glasgow.ac.uk?page_id=526
June 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Are you looking to make your community building more resilient to climate change? @scotgov 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/care...
May 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Does your research address factors that increase vulnerability to winter mortality? We are collating a submission to the recent POST call. Please get in touch with links to your open-access research if interested: nationalcentreforresilience@glasgow.ac.uk
Deadline: 2nd June
@uofglasgow.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Do you live/work in a coastal area? Researchers at @uofglasgow.bsky.social want to gather perspectives from Scotland's coast on green recovery. The idea that as well as economic recovery, response to shocks (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) should also address 'green' objectives: tinyurl.com/bdddevwd
May 27, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🔎Looking for events, funding or opportunities? Our opportunities board is regularly updated with the latest from across Scotland: tinyurl.com/35dfe3b3
▶️Please get in touch if you would like us to share a listing with our network.
May 27, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The Resilience for Digitalised Critical Infrastructure (ReDI) Collaboration @unistrathclyde.bsky.social is advertising 8 fully-funded PhD candidates. Are you interested in the resilience of digital critical infrastructure to weather & climate-driven natural hazards? bit.ly/3YXbKaU
May 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM