On the 2nd June, CREW, ClimateXChange, Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government brought together stakeholders from across the public, research, policy and third sectors to explore the impacts of climate change, including flooding, on mental health and wellbeing.
As flood events become more frequent and severe, understanding how flooding affects individuals, households and communities - and identifying effective ways to reduce these impacts -is becoming increasingly important. The event showcased emerging evidence on who is most at risk, pathways, and opportunities for prevention, preparedness and recovery.
A key theme throughout the day was the importance of collaboration. Building resilience to flooding requires action across sectors, bringing together researchers, policymakers, practitioners and communities to translate evidence into practical solutions.
The event also marked the launch of the Scottish Household Flood Plan. The plan is a practical tool to help all households prepare for flooding and strengthen their resilience.
A special thank you to colleagues from the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University for presenting on the two recently published CREW projects (links below), and to all speakers, panellists and participants for contributing their expertise, insights and experiences throughout the day.
The discussions reinforced the value of prevention, preparedness and partnership working in supporting more resilient communities across Scotland.
Find out more here:
- Reducing the mental health and wellbeing impacts of flooding: Informing cross-policy action in Scotland
- Household flood plans in Scotland: Applying behavioural learnings to inform best practice and uptake