Are we ready for a changing climate?

From heatwaves and flooding to shifting landscapes, climate change is already shaping our daily lives. The question now is how we respond.

Emma Ferranti, Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham, and Susannah Fisher, Principal Research Fellow at UCL and author of Sink or Swim: The World Needs to Adapt to Climate Change – But How? explore how communities, cities, and nations are adapting. Drawing on research from the West Midlands and beyond, they examine the tough choices shaping how societies cope with climate risk.

This conversation blends research and real-world stories, showing what adaptation really means - and why the decisions we make now matter for the future.

Facilities and accessibility

We’re committed to making The Exchange as welcoming and accessible as possible. There’s step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the basement level. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome. If you have any questions about access, just drop us an email at engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk.