A new study reveals that UK urban areas suffer from fragmented climate resilience governance, inequitable vulnerability, and the absence of common resilience standards. The research calls for a place-based benchmark to enhance urban resilience.

The scoping review highlights how varying responsibilities across different local authorities have led to inconsistent approaches in addressing climate risks such as flooding and heatwaves.

This fragmentation exacerbates socio-economic disparities within cities, where vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events. A unified standard could help mitigate these inequities.