London is experiencing higher temperatures and more frequent severe hot weather events. Extreme heat can make homes, workplaces and public transport uncomfortable for everyone, and dangerous for vulnerable people.
On the other hand, extreme rainfall is a real threat to London’s infrastructure. London Underground stations, schools and businesses are at risk of surface water flooding.
The London Assembly Environment Committee will tomorrow hold an open mic forum with experts on how London can build resilience against the impact of climate change and extreme weather.
Londoners can ask a question to the Committee using the code #AssemblyEnv on Sli.do.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 15 January at 10.00am in The Chamber, City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or on our YouTube channel.
Follow us @LondonAssembly and tweet about the meeting using #AssemblyEnv & #ClimateEmergency
Notes to editors
- Read the agenda papers.
- Caroline Russell AM, Chair of the Environment Committee, is available for interview.
- Find out more about the London Assembly Environment Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For media enquiries, please contact Aoife Nolan on 020 7983 4067. For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.