This briefing will look at the role of standards in driving awareness and behaviours in resilience. There has been considerable growth in the development of standards in recent times. The first British Standard on Organisational Resilience (BS 65000) was introduced in 2014. This was followed in 2017 by an International Standard (ISO 22316) on the same topic while a new City Resilience Standard (BS 67000) is due out imminently. Separately, the Civil Contingencies Secretariat at the Cabinet Office has prepared a range of standards on resilience for the public sector. Hence, it is a timely moment to take stock with the help of presentations from key experts in the subject.
Speakers:
Dr Rob MacFarlane, Head, UK Resilience Training, Doctrine and Standards, and Deputy Director, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, National Security Secretariat, Cabinet Office
Caroline Field, Head of Resilience (Europe), Thornton Tomasetti / Committee Chair British Standard for City Resilience (BS 67000)
Upcoming events
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Hybrid Warfare and Operational Sovereignty Series
Tuesday 21 April and 16 June 13:00-14:00, Microsoft TeamsStrengthen your organisation’s resilience in a disruptive world. Join our 2026 Geostrategic Resilience Programme.
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Protecting people and places: Strengthening workforce resilience and physical security
Wednesday 22 April, 10:30-12:00, OnlineSmall businesses are facing increasing challenges, including staff shortages, rising costs, crime and local disruption. Join us to explore practical ways to strengthen day-to-day resilience, from supporting your workforce to improving security and working more closely with local partners.
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The world as it is: Resilience in 2026 | Spring Reception
Thursday 30 April, 18:00-20:30 BST, Central LondonWhat does resilience look like in 2026 for your organisation, and what can the UK learn from global approaches to strengthen it?
Join our Spring Reception networking event, kindly supported by Everbridge.
The evening will open with a keynote from Elisabeth Braw, followed by a panel discussion with Roger Hargreaves, Director of the COBR Unit.