With effects climate change is at risk London The report warns that people should be better prepared for severe floods and heat waves.
The London Climate Resilience Review, published on Wednesday, called for a “reset moment” for the capital after the general election.
Emma Howard Boyd, chair of the review, said preparing London for more frequent and extreme climate risks was “non-negotiable”. BBC.
The report warned that time is running out to act on climate resilience.
A government spokesman said it welcomed the report and recognized the “urgent need” to prepare and adapt to the changes caused by the climate emergency.
The report said that in July 2022, when temperatures in London reach 40°C, there will be a 50% increase in water consumption, reservoirs will be at their lowest level in 30 years and fires will push the London Fire Service to its limits.
He recommended that a formal plan be created for London so that the city can better cope with severe flooding and heat waves.
The independent report was commissioned by the Mayor of London and looked at the capital’s preparedness for heat waves, floods, droughts, fires, storms and sea level rise and fall.
“We can’t ignore it”
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “Climate change is one of the biggest risks facing our capital and its effects cannot be ignored.”
“It is vital that we invest in key sectors and develop our public services so that London can continue to grow and thrive in the face of climate change.
The Mayor added: “It is also a matter of social justice, as the research makes clear that it is low-income Londoners who are most vulnerable to the effects of dangerous climate change.”
He said that he accepts the recommendations given in the mayor’s office and will work on them in the coming months.
Howard Boyd said: “In 2024, even as El Niño weakens, we are expecting another record year of deadly heat waves, fires and storms.
“The health and safety of Londoners and the health of the national economy are inseparable.”