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While difficult to predict, the El Niño this year looks set to be the strongest on record. To ensure a more secure and prosperous future for us all, the UK is playing its part by helping some of the most vulnerable communities become more resilient to climate change and by supporting the developing world to take the clean energy path to growth and prosperity...

International Development Secretary Justine Greening said, 'The UK’s Met Office is home to some of the world’s leading climate scientists. Our British Met Office experts, NASA and Google will improve the weather warnings the poorest countries need to get better prepared earlier for devastating natural disasters such as droughts, floods and storms'...

A major annual scheme to replenish Lincolnshire beaches has successfully ended. Kevin Abbott, Flood and Coastal Risk Advisor with the Environment Agency, said, 'This multi-million pound project enables us to improve flood protection for tens of thousands of homes, as well as commercial and industrial properties and important environmental sites. It also benefits tourism on the coast'...

'These roles are important to help reduce flood risk in Wessex. We are keen to hear from people who have a real passion to make a positive difference to communities, the environment and the local economy in the face of the challenge of our changing climate and are particularly keen to hear from young people and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds' said Nick Gupta, Wessex Area Manager...

Exercise commander, Lieutenant Colonel Jem Blades Royal Engineers, said 'It’s great to be here, working with the Philippine Government and, in particular, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council regarding earthquake mitigation measures in Manila... Our teams include individuals who bring specialist knowledge of earthquakes, humanitarian relief and disaster recovery, and we hope to share our experiences, as well as learn from others'...

These documents present the annual report of the United Kingdom Government Chief Scientific Adviser 2014 as well as the evidence and case studies supporting it. They are intended for policy-makers, legislators, and a wide range of business people

This report shows what the government of the United Kingdom is doing to support action and share its expertise in areas such as weather forecasting, flood modelling, infrastructure and insurance as the world's climate changes and Britain faces extreme

The report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats and highlights Britain's experience to date. The UK Environment Minister said,'We have vital expertise in the UK which will stand us in good stead to adapt to climate change and help us compete in the global race'...