The Climate Resilience Podcast

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  Building resilient landscapes: What happens when we work with nature? 15.09.2026 37мин

  Climate change is putting growing pressure on the landscapes, ecosystems and communities we value most. In this episode of the Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson is joined by Ben Eardley, Nature Recovery Project Manager at the National Trust, to explore what it means to build resilience by working with nature, rather than trying to control it. From extreme heat and drought to pressures on water, wildlife and landscapes, Ben shares insights into how the National Trust is responding ...
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  On track for resilience: How the rail industry is adapting to climate change 11.08.2026 33мин

  Transport networks are the backbone of modern life, yet they are increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. In this episode, host Phil Emonson is joined by two leading voices in rail: Network Rail's Lisa Constable, Head of Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation and Paul McBurney, Head of Structures & Third-Party Works at Translink, Northern Ireland, to explore what climate resilience looks like in practice. Together, they discuss how extreme weather is reshaping operation...
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  Sport, climate and the future of resilience 14.07.2026 34мин

  As climate change reshapes the world around us, sport is increasingly feeling the effects - from extreme heat and flooding to disrupted schedules and threatened facilities. In this episode, Phil is joined by Claire Poole, Founder and CEO of Sport Positive, to explore the growing intersection of sport, climate change, and resilience. Together, they examine the environmental cost of mega-events such as the FIFA World Cup and ask whether global sporting competitions need to be reimagined in an e...
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  The future of the UK’s climate-resilient infrastructure 09.06.2026 33мин

  Recorded immediately after JBA's invitation-only Climate Resilience Exchange at this year's Flood and Coast conference, in this episode, Phil sits down with David Hodcroft, Head of Strategic Infrastructure at Greater Manchester Combined Authority, to unpack the conversation. Together, they explore how the UK’s 10-Year Infrastructure Strategy can move from ambition to action - connecting infrastructure delivery, catchment-scale thinking, governance reform, nature-based solutions, private...
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  The ground beneath us: Exploring soil, health and climate resilience 12.05.2026 36мин

  In this episode, Professor Jack Gilbert - renowned microbial ecologist and Professor at UC San Diego - takes us beneath the surface to explore the hidden life of soil and why it matters more than we think. From the microscopic ecosystems that drive climate resilience to the profound connections between soil, culture, identity, and our sense of place, this conversation reveals why soil is far more than just a foundation - it’s a living system central to our future. We explore the links between...
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  Losing well: Heritage, climate risk, and adaptation 21.04.2026 31мин

  Join host Phil Emonson as he sits down with Kate Guest, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate Change at Historic England, to explore the powerful intersection of heritage and climate adaptation. How can the stories embedded in our historic places help people better understand climate risk? Kate shares how Historic England is using culture and community narratives to engage the public in the urgent challenges facing our built heritage - from coastal erosion to extreme weather. The conversation d...
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  Building a resilient nation 19.03.2026 27мин

  In this episode, Phil sits down with David Porter, President of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), to discuss some of the challenges we face in building a resilient nation. David has worked to address our changing climate in various ways throughout the course of his career. As Chief Executive for the Rivers Agency, Northern Ireland, he was involved in developing policies to communicate the impacts of climate change. More recently, in his role as Director of Engineering, Depar...
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  The Climate Resilience Podcast revisited - Highlights from 2025 19.02.2026 38мин

  We’re on a mission to tackle the big climate resilience topics head-on. Over the last 23 episodes, Phil and our inspirational line-up of guests have explored the stories, strategies, and thought leaders driving real climate resilience - one episode at a time. In this special episode, relive some of our best bits from last year, including conversations with Guy Singh-Watson, Founder of Riverford Organic Farmers, Rob Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth and Dr Emily Wallace, Met Offic...
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  Scaling urban resilience: Reflections on the Resilient Cities Forum 06.01.2026 33мин

  “Resilience is not a slogan — it’s practice.” In this episode, Phil talks with Lina Liakou, Co‑Founder and Global Director for City Engagement & Practice at the Resilient Cities Network, about the Resilient Cities Forum in December and two major outputs: the Solutions Map and the Call to Scale Urban Resilience. Together, they take stock of a decade of urban resilience practice, unpack what really works in cities (governance, finance, data and community), and tackle the hard questions of h...
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  Anthropy: Inspiring a better Britain 09.12.2025 33мин

  In this episode, Phil sits down with John O’Brien MBE, founder of Anthropy, to explore how a cross-sector gathering at the Eden Project is shaping a more resilient, prosperous Britain. John explains why Anthropy — framed around people, place, prosperity and global perspective — is designed as a hands-on “gathering” (not a conference), why delegates are asked to “leave their ego and silo at the door,” and how mixing business leaders, artists, social entrepreneurs and young voices sparks new so...
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  Managing climate extremes in the energy and infrastructure sectors 18.11.2025 33мин

  In this episode, Phil is joined by Met Office fellow in Weather & Climate Extremes and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, Dr Emily Wallace. Together they explore how forecasting, climate projections, and cross-sector partnerships, including work with National Energy System Operator (NESO), are shaping UK resilience — with a particular focus on the energy transition, emerging hazards such as “wind drought,” and new modelling and supercomputing advances. Send us Fan Mail T...
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  We Are Resilience with Sophie Kirtley 28.10.2025 26мин

  When science meets storytelling, something magical happens. Climate science can often feel abstract, complex, or inaccessible. But when those same ideas are translated through stories and art, they become personal and relatable. From a picture book to a film, creative storytelling evokes emotion — a universal language that connects people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Phil sits down with award-winning children’s author and poet Sophie Kirtley to discuss her recent collaboratio...
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  Innovation for a resilient future 08.10.2025 26мин

  Innovation isn’t just about shiny new tech—it’s about people, culture, and those small, everyday changes that add up to big impact. In this episode of the Climate Resilience Podcast, Phil sits down with Nick Law, who leads the commercial side of JBA Labs, our in-house innovation accelerator programme, and Richard Beardsley from Affinity Water to unpack what innovation really means in the face of climate change. From building a culture that embraces failure to groundbreaking projects like JSat...
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  1st Birthday Special: Continuing the conversation on whole society and social value 23.09.2025 35мин

  The Climate Resilience Podcast turns one! To celebrate our birthday, host Phil Emonson is joined by three returning guests: Kat Cornfield (Environment Agency), Lucy Formoy (JBA Consulting), and Karl Astbury (Resilient Cities Network). Together, they revisit and build on two of our most impactful discussions so far: the role of social value in creating resilient communities (Episode 7) and the importance of a whole-society approach to climate resilience (Episode 9). In this episode, we explore...
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  JBA at 30: Resilient organisations 01.09.2025 35мин

  As part of our 30th anniversary celebrations, in this episode of The Climate Resilience Podcast, we look back at JBA’s journey – from its beginnings three decades ago to the milestones and defining moments that have shaped who we are as an organisation today. Phil is joined by JBA’s Executive Chair and Founder, Jeremy Benn, and Richard Maltby, Director of Maltby Land Surveys Ltd – one of our first ever partners – as they reflect on the headlines, highlights, and lessons learned along the way,...
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  Special episode: Hurricane Katrina at 20 20.08.2025 30мин

  In this powerful special episode of The Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson is joined by Mannan Donoghoe, a Fellow at The Brookings Institution’s Centre for Community Uplift and co-author of the recently published New Orleans Index at Twenty report. Together, Phil and Mannan unpack the report, which is a comprehensive look at how the city has rebounded, reimagined, and rebuilt in the two decades since Hurricane Katrina. This conversation examines both the measurable progress and the...
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  Nature-based solutions: Creating resilient places and landscapes 11.08.2025 34мин

  In this episode of the Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson is joined by Steve Maslen (JBA Consulting) and Rob Gardner (CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth) for an inspiring conversation about the power and potential of nature-based solutions (NbS). Together, they explore how working with nature—not against it—can build climate resilience across landscapes, cities, and communities. From the role of healthy soils and peatlands to the innovative use of pension fund capital, the discu...
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  Farming on the edge: Climate, crisis & collective resilience with Guy Singh-Watson 14.07.2025 24мин

  What does climate resilience really mean when the land beneath you is being washed away? In this riveting episode of the Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson is joined by one of the UK’s most influential voices in ethical agriculture — Guy Singh-Watson, founder and CEO of Riverford Organic Farmers. Sharing raw insights from the field - from soil loss and water stress to the power of collaboration and honest storytelling - Guy and Phil explore the realities of farming in a changing cl...
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  Who’s responsible for resilience? And how do we share the load? 25.06.2025 29мин

  On this episode of The Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson asks a critical question: Who is responsible for resilience—and how can we better share the load? Phil is joined by two dynamic guests for this discussion: Steve Scott-Bottoms, a Professor of Contemporary Theatre and Performance at the University of Manchester, who has three decades of experience in using the arts to foster community dialogue on climate issues; and Jonathan Moxon, the Executive Manager for Flood and Climate ...
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  Bonus episode: Reflections on Flood and Coast 06.06.2025 17мин

  In this special bonus episode of The Climate Resilience Podcast, host Phil Emonson sits down with Marc Pinnell, JBA’s Managing Director, to reflect on the standout moments and key insights from this year’s Flood and Coast conference. Together, they explore how events like Flood & Coast can catalyse real change, highlighting the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in achieving the UK’s growth and resilience goals. From rethinking how we value and fund resilience to unlock the...