Net Zero Talk: Episode 4 - How can collaboration with academia support decision-makers on climate adaptation?

<p><a href='https://ktn-uk.org/programme/net-zero-places/#:~:text=Net%20Zero%20Places%20aims%20to,with%20local%20authority%20delivery%20teams.'>Net Zero Places Innovation Network</a> aims to make Net Zero in the UK a reality. We do this by supporting local/regional authorities and agencies to connect, collaborate, inform, share experiences and lessons learned, adopt innovation and to level up across the UK.</p> <p>The<a href='https://ktn-uk.org/news/net-zero-talks-podcast-series/'> Net Zero Talks Podcast series </a>aims to hear from experts and Local Authorities on challenges and practical insights into different topics relating to how to achieve net zero in places.</p> <p>In this fourth episode, <a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/nilam-banks/'>Nilam Banks</a> and<a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/kezia-williamson/'> Kezia Williamson</a> from Innovate UK KTN explore how collaborations with academia can support decision-makers on climate adaptation alongside their special guests Alex Rainbow, Carbon Neutral Cornwall Assessment Specialist at the Cornwall Council and <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-d-190699195/'>Jess Dicken</a>, Research Fellow in European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter.</p> <p>Hosts:</p> <p><a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/nilam-banks/'>Nilam Banks</a> | Knowledge Transfer Manager - Place, Innovate UK KTN</p> <p>Kezia<a href='https://ktn-uk.org/people/kezia-williamson/'> Williamson</a> | Head of Place, Innovate UK KTN</p> <p>Guests: </p> <p>Alex Rainbow | Carbon Neutral Cornwall Assessment Specialist, Cornwall Council</p> <p><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-d-190699195/'>Jess Dicken</a> | Research Fellow in European Centre for Environment and Human Health, University of Exeter</p> <p>Useful links:</p> <p>Join Net Zero Places Innovation Network Community <a href='https://info.ktn-uk.org/p/2VFU-ASS/net-zero-places'>here</a></p> <p>Explore the <a href='https://www.ecehh.org/research/local-climate-adaptation-tool/'>Local Climate Adaptation Tool