Water is vital to our quality of life – in London we use more than 2.6 billion litres every day.
Climate adaptation
London faces three main climate risks from climate change:
- Surface water flooding.
- Drought.
- Overheating.
Below you can read more about the work the Mayor is doing now to minimise the impacts of unpredictable and changing weather.
Water
An overview of surface water issues in London, and how sustainable drainage can help tackle it.
The Mayor's approach to helping improve the water quality of London's waterways.
Find out about how different types of flooding can impact London.
Higher average temperatures
London is getting hotter due to a changing climate, higher average temperatures and increased densification.
A map of indoor and outdoor spaces for Londoners to take refuge when temperatures are high.
Spotlight on
The London Climate Resilience Review
The Mayor of London has commissioned an independent review to take stock and make recommendations to guide London’s preparations for more extreme weather.
Find out how you can take part in the reviewCross-cutting programmes
The Green and Healthy Streets Fund supports innovative projects that make our streets resilient, greener and healthier.
Supporting schools to become more resilient to the impacts of climate change.
The 2021 Grow Back Greener Fund supported 45 projects to create and enhance green spaces and increase climate resilience.
More about our work
A map of London showing exposure and vulnerability to climate change risks such as flooding and overheating
The London Climate Change Partnership is a centre of expertise on resilience to extreme weather and climate change.
