National Centre for Resilience

21/10/2026

New research to explore climate risks to Scotland’s infrastructure

What happens when extreme weather disrupts one essential service and the effects spread to others?

A major new study commissioned by the Climate Ready Infrastructure Scotland (CRIS) Forum will investigate how climate-related risks could affect interconnected infrastructure systems across Scotland, including transport, energy, water and communications.

By understanding how these systems depend on one another, the research aims to identify vulnerabilities and explore what disruption could mean for our communities, businesses and the essential services we rely on.

The National Centre for Resilience (NCR), hosted by the University of Glasgow, will manage the procurement process and coordinate delivery on behalf of the funding partners.

Understanding these connections is an important part of preparing for the challenges of a changing climate and strengthening Scotland’s resilience.

📖 Read the full announcement from Network Rail:
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/major-new-study-to-examine-interconnected-climate-risks-to-scotlands-infrastructure

A pioneering study will investigate how climate change could create disruption across Scotland's critical infrastructure, helping organisations better understand risks to the services people depend on every day. 

11/09/2026

🏆 Partner Showcase Award – This Week’s Winners! 🏆

A huge round of applause for this week’s Partner Showcase Award winners:

JBA Consulting Engineers Liverpool City Council National Centre for Resilience Derbyshire Constabulary and (on X) 👏👏👏

You’ve absolutely smashed it with your creative, innovative and engaging social media content. From brilliant ideas to eye-catching posts and great ways of getting people involved, you’ve helped bring preparedness to life in a way that feels fun, relevant and easy to connect with.

That’s exactly what is all about, making resilience and preparedness something people actually want to talk about.

So, major kudos to all four of you. Keep the ideas coming, keep the conversations going, and keep showing us how it’s done! 🌟

Very well deserved! 🎉Wear your badge with pride!

11/09/2026

🚨 DAY 11 – WATER AWARENESS🚨

🌊 Water can look calm while hiding serious risks.

Cold water shock, strong currents, tides, offshore winds and sudden weather changes can all turn an enjoyable day near water into an emergency.

Knowing what to do before you enter the water—and what to do if something goes wrong—can save lives.

✅ Today's Challenge
Learn about water risks and watch the Float to Live guidance.
Remember:
• If you unexpectedly enter the water, try to relax and float.
• Tilt your head back so your airway remains clear.
• Control your breathing before attempting to move.
• If someone else is in difficulty, call 999 rather than entering the water yourself.
At the coast, ask for the Coastguard.
✅ Complete the challenge
⭐ Log your entry 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SKGdYQgMHd
🎯 Come back tomorrow for Day 12!

Key Messages
• Always respect the water.
• Conditions can change quickly.
• Remember if you unexpectedly enter the water.
• Check weather and tide conditions before setting out.
• Avoid inflatables in open water, especially in windy conditions.
• Call 999 if someone is in danger.

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Ways UK campaign looks at 'Trusted Information'.

In an emergency, knowing where information comes from matters, but trust is about more than simply finding an “official” source.

Our 2025 NCR roundtable on Resilience in the Age of Mis- and Disinformation explored how changing media environments, declining trust and the rapid spread of information are affecting emergency communication in Scotland. One message came through particularly strongly: Trust cannot be built quickly or only when a crisis happens. It needs to be built before crises hit.

Participants also challenged the idea of a single “source of truth”. People have to navigate complex information environments and rely on multiple sources, from official channels and public service media to local radio, community organisations and trusted local voices.

Effective emergency communication therefore depends on consistency, transparency and relationships that already exist before an emergency occurs.

Read the NCR roundtable report: https://ncr.glasgow.ac.uk/resilience-in-the-age-of-mis-and-disinformation-trust-and-emergency-communication-in-scotland/

As part of today's challenge, take a moment to check that you know where to find trusted information when you need it and consider which local voices and organisations you already trust.

07/09/2026

🚨 DAY 7 – TRUSTED INFORMATION 🚨

📱 During an emergency, knowing where your information comes from matters.

Rumours and misleading information can spread quickly online, creating confusion and sometimes encouraging unsafe decisions.

Before you share something, pause and check: is the information official, verified and current?

Trusted information helps everyone make better decisions.

✅ Today's Challenge
Find and follow trusted local sources of information.
Make sure you follow:
• Your local council.
• Your Local Resilience Forum.
• Local emergency services.
• Relevant health and government organisations.
You could also tidy up your social media feeds so trustworthy sources are easier to find when you need them.
✅ Complete the challenge
⭐ Log your entry 👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/SKGdYQgMHd
🎯 Come back tomorrow for Day 8!

Key Messages
• Always verify info before sharing – try FactCheck.org or Snopes
• Beware of clickbait headlines – read the full story
• Report false content – here’s how: https://www.who.int/campaigns/connecting-the-world-to-combat-coronavirus/how-to-report-misinformation-online
• News can help shape our views, opinions, and attitudes, so it is important to be able to trust what you read, and to make your own judgements about events and stories covered in the media. https://www.stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/what-is-online-hate-crime/misinformation-and-fake-news/
• Mix up your news sources – avoid echo chambers
• Build connections with trusted local sources like & emergency services
💡 More on spotting misinformation from : https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zcr8r2p
Let’s keep our networks strong, reliable, and ready.

Let's inspire each other and build a more resilient UK, one action at a time.

02/09/2026

What happens when a climate emergency becomes an information emergency too?

Wildfires, extreme weather and other climate-related events can create the perfect conditions for disinformation to spread, fuelling uncertainty and undermining trust when reliable information matters most.

In our latest guest blog, Neill Bo Finlayson explores why information resilience needs to be part of Scotland’s approach to climate resilience.

Read the full blog:

As the UK grapples with another summer of record-breaking temperatures and devastating wildfires, we are beginning to understand what climate resilience means for our homes, infrastructure and emergency services. Now we need to recognise that it applies to our information environment too.

25/08/2026

Do you work in resilience practice or volunteer with with your local community resilience group?
Then make sure to get involved with the Emergency Planniung Society's 30Days30Ways campaign this September for

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

31/07/2026

Did you miss the launch of All Hands from Socialudo?

If you couldn't join the recent webinar, you can now catch up with the recording on our website.

All Hands is a free, co-produced serious game developed by Socialudo in collaboration with communities, funded by the National Centre for Resilience. Designed to spark conversations around emergency preparedness and natural hazards, it helps communities and organisations explore resilience through collaborative play.

🎥 Watch the webinar: https://ncr.glasgow.ac.uk/playing-with-risk-supporting-community-resilience-through-serious-gaming/
🎲 Download the free resource: https://socialudo.org/play/allhands

Suitable for community resilience groups, community councils, local authorities, schools, housing associations, charities and many other organisations, All Hands can also be adapted to reflect local places, hazards and priorities. Make sure to check out the resource and see if it can support your work.

23/07/2026

Are you signed up to the National Centre for Resilience Network newsletter?
If not, you can now catch up on everything from our latest edition:
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This edition includes:
- New NCR report: Strengthening the Emergency Planning System with Disabled People
- Guest blog from Professor Vikki McCall: Playing with Risk, Planning for Resilience: Socialudo Launches All Hands!
- Centre blog from Ailsa Mackay: A Resilient Society Is a Creative Society

Plus our regular round-up of resilience news, essential reading, funding, events and opportunities from across Scotland.

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