Climate resilience

About Us

This group is focusing on refreshing the city’s Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment to understand the climate change threats to the city and the adaptation measures that are required.

Members

Climate Resilience Working Group

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Chair

Gordon Reid

General Manager Zero Emissions

Cllr Heather Anderson Headshot
We will only tackle the impact of climate change on our city if everyone in Dundee works together – which is why the Dundee Climate Leadership Group has such a strategic and vital role to play.
Cllr Heather Anderson
Vice Chair / City Convenor Climate, Environment & Biodiversity
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Professor Colin Campbell
Chief Executive
Naomi Clarke
Naomi Clarke
Senior Sustainability & Climate Change Officer
Daniel Gilmore
Professor Daniel Gilmour
Professor of Sustainability Assessment & Enhancement
Dr Rebecca Wade
Dr Rebecca Wade
Senior Lecturer, School of Science Engineering and Technology

About the Organisations

  • Dundee City Council

    Dundee City Council

    Dundee City Council leads by example in tackling climate change, delivering national plans through influencing, and enabling positive behaviours; driving change; and acting as exemplars of climate action and low carbon innovation. The Council has a central role to play in climate adaptation and mitigation in Dundee, a creative and dynamic city in the North- East of Scotland. 

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  • Scottish Water

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    Scottish Water look after Scotland's most precious natural resource. From source to tap, Scottish Water are trusted to keep you supplied with world class water and care for our environment every minute of every day.

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  • Abertay University

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    Abertay University is a modern, friendly university in the heart of Dundee, with a strong focus on teaching and preparing our graduates for the world of work, combined with excellence in research and knowledge exchange.

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  • The James Hutton Institute

Case Studies

Hello Dundee

Engaging Dundee residents in various topical conversations about climate change through 100 interactive street objects and virtual objects.🌳 Greenspaces & Biodiversity💡 LED Street Lights🚴‍♂️ Active Travel🌊 Flooding and surface water management🚗 Electric Vehicles🏡 Energy and Retrofittings💨 Air Pollution & Low Emission Zone🌎 Climate Justice 💜 Living Neighbourhoods & local services…

Dundee Climate Fund - Gleaning

To further reduce food waste locally, through our Community Fridge and a new Gleaning Project. Definition:to glean: to gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.

Water Resilient Dundee

Scottish Water is working with partners on the Water Resilient Dundee initiative to jointly and sustainably manage water in the City of Dundee to help respond to climate change now and for future generations, while delivering wider benefits.

Urban ReLeaf

Urban ReLeaf is a Dundee-wide citizen-science project gathering perceptions and observations of parks in the city.