A second review of London’s preparedness to tackle terrorism
Five years on from his 2016 review, the Chair of the National Preparedness Commission has been asked by London’s Mayor to conduct a new wide-ranging review of London’s preparedness to respond to a terrorist attack.
If crisis or war comes
First appearing on the National Preparedness Commission’s website, Ed Persson, an Executive Assistant with the Commission has turned his knowledge of Sweden’s preparedness measures into lessons for the UK in an emergency.
Resilience Realized
Resilience First’s strategic partner The Resilience Shift has announced a new awards and showcase for resilient infrastructure best practice.
Emotional resilience: lessons from the real world
Resilience First and KRTS International are jointly producing a whitepaper on emotional resilience for the late autumn and you are invited to take part so that lessons are incorporated from events you have experienced.
National Resilience: preparing for future challenges
A speech by the Paymaster General on 13 July showed the UK Government’s intent to drive forward the resilience agenda.
Ransomware takes off
As stories of ransomware attacks appear more frequently in the press, it is timely to look at the scale of the problem and what can be done about it.
What NEDs should know
The launch of a guide on operational resilience for non-executive directors is one rung of a ladder that can help advisers overcome hurdles by asking the right questions at the right time.
How is Covid-19 impacting UK energy prices?
This article examines the way that energy prices have fluctuated in the face of the pandemic and what actions can be taken as further changes in the market are expected.
Technology and decarbonisation
With the publication of a report on ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’, Resilience First contributes to the ideas and actions behind using technology to help achieve net-zero targets. The launch coincides with London Climate Action Week.
UK Coastal Community Resilience
As an island nation, the UK and its coastal communities face a turbulent future at the hands of climate change. This article looks at some of the challenges ahead.
Improving stakeholder value – a point of view
As the G7 leaders gather in Cornwall, it is an appropriate time to consider if the shift from shareholder to stakeholder values requires us to consider alternative solutions to deliver better universal resilience.
Reliability, resilience and sustainability in electricity supply
When reflecting on the continuous supply of electricity, three factors come into play. Reliability, resilience and sustainability form three interlocking circles, with each fulfilling a different role and having its own connotation. It is important to understand the interplay.
Hybrid Working
Black, grey and white swans
A report from Aon and Pentland Analytics sheds light of the link between crisis management, reputation and shareholder value. It updates previous work.
Prospects for a civilian reservist cadre
Following the publication of the government’s Integrated Review, it is time to consider how the idea of a ‘civilian reservist cadre’ could be implemented.
What does a national resilience strategy look like?
With the publication of the government’s Integrated Review, it is time to consider what a national resilience strategy may look like.
What are the decarbonisation opportunities for the aviation sector and which technologies can help?
The aviation industry is one of the hardest sectors to decarbonise as no low-emission alternatives currently exist for long-distance flights that can match the speed of air travel. However, technology is emerging that can decarbonise short- and medium-haul flights and help achieve net-zero aviation.
Resilience reimagined: a practical guide for organisations
A new report makes seven recommendations for organisations on how to become more resilient in the light of Covid-19.
What are the decarbonisation possibilities for the manufacturing sector and which technologies can help?
The manufacturing sector is a large part of the economy and decarbonisation will be a major undertaking. Manufacturing has been characterised as a significant source of carbon emissions as it uses a lot of energy and relies on fossil-fuel-burning transportation.
The UK’s Integrated Review
The publication of the Integrated Review provides insight on the UK Government’s thinking on building resilience at home and overseas.
What are the decarbonisation opportunities for the rail sector and how can technology help?
The webinar series ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’ looks at the role technology can play in helping to decarbonise a range of different sectors. This second webinar focussed on how technology can help reduce carbon emissions produced by rail travel.
Embrace ports resilience to advance decarbonisation, says new Resilience Shift report
The multiple drivers of change currently facing ports require a whole-systems approach before low-carbon, resilient port transformations can be realised says a new report from The Resilience Shift.
What are the decarbonisation issues faced by cities and how can technology help?
The new webinar series from Resilience First and Intel, ‘Decarbonisation and the role of technology’ kicked off with a focused look at how technology can help cities to decarbonise.
Flexible Working Guide Part 2: What happens now?
The launch of the second part of Resilience First’s guide to flexible working provides an opportunity to look at the nature of the hybrid office of the future.