The Climate Resilience Podcast

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Brought to you by JBA Consulting, #TheClimateResiliencePodcast is a compelling series hosted by Phil Emonson, JBA’s Climate Resilience Transformation Lead. Through in-depth conversations with inspiring thought leaders, the podcast explores the evolving world of #ClimateResilience. What does it really mean to be resilient to climate change - and who needs to be involved to make it happen? In each episode, Phil is joined by expert voices from across the environmental sector and beyond. Together, they tackle the big questions, unpack key challenges, and explore practical ways to raise awareness, adapt, respond, and recover more effectively in a changing climate. Learn more at jbaconsulting.comFollow us on LinkedIn: JBA Consulting

  1. Losing well: Heritage, climate risk, and adaptation

    APR 21

    Losing well: Heritage, climate risk, and adaptation

    Join host Phil Emonson as he sits down with Kate Guest, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate Change at Historic England, to explore the powerful intersection of heritage and climate adaptation. How can the stories embedded in our historic places help people better understand climate risk? Kate shares how Historic England is using culture and community narratives to engage the public in the urgent challenges facing our built heritage - from coastal erosion to extreme weather. The conversation dives into the difficult idea of “losing well” when preservation is no longer possible and unpacks key adaptation concepts like adaptive release and adaptation pathways. With real-world examples, this episode highlights what it means to make thoughtful, forward-looking decisions about the future of historic assets. Whether you work in climate policy, heritage, infrastructure, or simply care about protecting the places that shape our identity, this episode offers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective on resilience in a changing world. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    31 min
  2. Building a resilient nation

    MAR 19

    Building a resilient nation

    In this episode, Phil sits down with David Porter, President of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), to discuss some of the challenges we face in building a resilient nation.  David has worked to address our changing climate in various ways throughout the course of his career. As Chief Executive for the Rivers Agency, Northern Ireland, he was involved in developing policies to communicate the impacts of climate change. More recently,  in his role as Director of Engineering, Department for Infrastructure, Northern Ireland, he has been involved with climate change legislation for Northern Ireland, in particular, developing a sectoral plan for infrastructure.  Tune in as Phil and David discuss: How do we communicate the value of infrastructure? In particular, the challenges we face in maintaining our existing assets.The ICE's 2026 State of the Nation report and the three key areas for improvement needed if the government is to deliver on its ambitious 10-year UK Infrastructure Strategy - supply chain and productivity, innovation and collaboration.Capability and capacity - what skills are needed for the future?Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    28 min
  3. The Climate Resilience Podcast revisited - Highlights from 2025

    FEB 19

    The Climate Resilience Podcast revisited - Highlights from 2025

    We’re on a mission to tackle the big climate resilience topics head-on. Over the last 23 episodes, Phil and our inspirational line-up of guests have explored the stories, strategies, and thought leaders driving real climate resilience - one episode at a time. In this special episode, relive some of our best bits from last year, including conversations with Guy Singh-Watson, Founder of Riverford Organic Farmers, Rob Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Rebalance Earth and Dr Emily Wallace, Met Office Fellow in Weather & Climate Extremes.  Whether you’re new to the show or a long-time listener, this is a great way to catch up on key ideas and insights you might have missed — or simply to reflect on them in a new way. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    38 min
  4. Scaling urban resilience: Reflections on the Resilient Cities Forum

    JAN 6

    Scaling urban resilience: Reflections on the Resilient Cities Forum

    “Resilience is not a slogan — it’s practice.” In this episode, Phil talks with Lina Liakou, Co‑Founder and Global Director for City Engagement & Practice at the Resilient Cities Network, about the Resilient Cities Forum in December and two major outputs: the Solutions Map and the Call to Scale Urban Resilience. Together, they take stock of a decade of urban resilience practice, unpack what really works in cities (governance, finance, data and community), and tackle the hard questions of how to move from inspiring pilots — community resilience hubs, green schoolyards, integrated capital planning — to durable, citywide systems. Lina explains common barriers (siloed funding, lack of evaluation, political turnover) and why collective action, skills-building and institutional buy‑in are essential. An insightful conversation for city leaders, planners, funders, resilience practitioners and community organisers looking for practical routes to scale proven resilience solutions. Find out more and join the Call to Scale Urban Resilience here. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    33 min
  5. Anthropy: Inspiring a better Britain

    12/09/2025

    Anthropy: Inspiring a better Britain

    In this episode, Phil sits down with John O’Brien MBE, founder of Anthropy, to explore how a cross-sector gathering at the Eden Project is shaping a more resilient, prosperous Britain. John explains why Anthropy — framed around people, place, prosperity and global perspective — is designed as a hands-on “gathering” (not a conference), why delegates are asked to “leave their ego and silo at the door,” and how mixing business leaders, artists, social entrepreneurs and young voices sparks new solutions. Listen for a lively conversation on the role of civic engagement, the power of business for good, and the importance of emerging leaders in building a resilient future.  Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    34 min
  6. Managing climate extremes in the energy and infrastructure sectors

    11/18/2025

    Managing climate extremes in the energy and infrastructure sectors

    In this episode, Phil is joined by Met Office fellow in Weather & Climate Extremes and Visiting Professor at the University of Strathclyde, Dr Emily Wallace. Together they explore how forecasting, climate projections, and cross-sector partnerships, including work with National Energy System Operator (NESO), are shaping UK resilience — with a particular focus on the energy transition, emerging hazards such as “wind drought,” and new modelling and supercomputing advances. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    33 min
  7. We Are Resilience with Sophie Kirtley

    10/28/2025

    We Are Resilience with Sophie Kirtley

    When science meets storytelling, something magical happens. Climate science can often feel abstract, complex, or inaccessible. But when those same ideas are translated through stories and art, they become personal and relatable. From a picture book to a film, creative storytelling evokes emotion — a universal language that connects people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Phil sits down with award-winning children’s author and poet Sophie Kirtley to discuss her recent collaboration with JBA and how creativity and the arts can be a powerful tool for engaging people with climate resilience. Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    26 min
  8. Innovation for a resilient future

    10/08/2025

    Innovation for a resilient future

    Innovation isn’t just about shiny new tech—it’s about people, culture, and those small, everyday changes that add up to big impact. In this episode of the Climate Resilience Podcast, Phil sits down with Nick Law, who leads the commercial side of JBA Labs, our in-house innovation accelerator programme, and Richard Beardsley from Affinity Water to unpack what innovation really means in the face of climate change. From building a culture that embraces failure to groundbreaking projects like JSat, JBA’s spectral analysis tool, and Resilient Studio, the trio explores how fresh ideas, bold experiments, and even small tweaks can transform how we adapt to a fast-changing world. Tune in for insights on risk-taking, creativity, and the future of resilient places, systems, and communities. *Please note: There are some minor audio issues in this episode. While they do not affect the overall clarity of the discussion, we appreciate your understanding and patience. Enjoy the episode! Send us Fan Mail Thank you for listening to this episode.  For any comments, questions or insights please contact phil.emonson@jbaconsulting.com. Visit our website jbaconsulting.com or follow us on LinkedIn JBA Consulting | LinkedIn

    26 min
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Brought to you by JBA Consulting, #TheClimateResiliencePodcast is a compelling series hosted by Phil Emonson, JBA’s Climate Resilience Transformation Lead. Through in-depth conversations with inspiring thought leaders, the podcast explores the evolving world of #ClimateResilience. What does it really mean to be resilient to climate change - and who needs to be involved to make it happen? In each episode, Phil is joined by expert voices from across the environmental sector and beyond. Together, they tackle the big questions, unpack key challenges, and explore practical ways to raise awareness, adapt, respond, and recover more effectively in a changing climate. Learn more at jbaconsulting.comFollow us on LinkedIn: JBA Consulting

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  • Creator
    Phil Emonson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Climate Resilience Podcast
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    The Climate Resilience Podcast

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