Government strengthens wildfire resilience heading into summer
Through the new programme, teams of specialist firefighters will be positioned in key areas and ready to respond to fires across England – delivering help to people on the ground more quickly and taking pressure off local services as the number of incidents continues to grow. The teams have undergone intense training over spring and summer, upskilling in the latest strategies like tactical burning, and travelling to South Africa and Poland to learn from the […]
UK strengthens support to Pacific communities on climate crisis
New UK funding will support communities across the Pacific on the frontline of the climate crisis, helping them prepare for extreme weather, protect vital ecosystems and build long‑term resilience. Pacific Island countries are already facing the impacts of rising sea levels, stronger storms and growing pressure on food, livelihoods and natural resources. Working in partnership […]
Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria
Journalists from Ghana and Nigeria are now better equipped to communicate life‑changing science to millions of people after completing specialist training at one of the world’s leading research universities. The programme was funded by the UK government through the Science Granting Councils Initiative, as part of its Science, Technology and Innovation strategies with Ghana and […]