Assessing the impact of climate change on contaminated land
This webinar will review current practices regarding the impact of climate change on contaminated land. Consultants, insurers and regulators will share how they are addressing the challenges presented by climate change. We will also review the work undertaken by the UK Climate Resilience Programme and other leading organisations, and present the recommendations of CIRIA's climate change and contaminated land interest group
Background
Climate change is a global challenge requiring swift action to avoid potentially devastating consequences. The impact of rising temperatures and sea levels (excluding our historical coastal landfills) on construction schemes is well documented. However, what is often overlooked is how changes in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events affect contaminated land projects.
Join us to explore how stakeholders view climate change and contaminated land, and hear how consultants, insurers and regulators are responding to the challenges posed by climate change.
Why attend
• Understand the impact of climate change on contaminated land projects
• Learn about the regulators’ and insurers’ stance on climate change and contaminated land
• Discover how consultants are tackling climate change issues in their contaminated land projects
• Discuss the adequacy of existing guidance
• Hear the recommendations of CIRIA’s climate change and contaminated land interest group
• Earn valuable CPD
Who should attend
• Consultants
• Contractors
• Clients and developers
• Insurers
• Local authorities
• Investors
• Surveyors
When
Tuesday 6 October 2020
14:00 - 16:00
Programme
14:00 Welcome and introduction
Claire Dickinson, Independent Consultant
14:15 The regulator’s perspective: how is the Environment Agency’s policy reducing climate change?
Jonathan Atkinson, Technical Specialist Ground Water & Contaminated Land, Environment Agency
14:35 The insurer’s perspective: assessing the risks of climate change on contaminated land
Mat Hussey, Environmental Director, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
14:55 Evaluation of existing guidance and recommendations of CIRIA’s climate change and contaminated land interest group
Paul Nathanail, Technical Director, GHD
15:15 Next steps
Joanne Kwan, Project Manager, CIRIA
15:30 Interactive discussion and Q&A
16:00 Closing remarks
Fees
BRMF and LACL members: FREE
CIRIA members and all other attendees: £35 + VAT
*LACL and BRMF members qualify for two free places per company.
Additional registrants from LACL and BRMF member companies would need to pay £35 + VAT per person.
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