Climate threats: preparing for flooding 

16 Sept 2026
Protecting the Protectors Stage Sponsored by MSA Safety
Protecting the Protectors
The second part of our sessions where we frame this discussion around David Shukman’s book, The Response, sees the panel focused on flooding. David describes in breathtaking detail the impact of flooding on the residents of a north London suburb and the urban fire response, but what about those working in mountain and lowland rescue teams? What have we learned so far and how can we improve the response to what seems to be an increasing trend? 
Chairperson
David Shukman
David Shukman, Author, Editor, Speaker, Consultant
Speakers
Gav Kearsley
Gav Kearsley, GMFRS Coordinator - UK International Search & Rescue Team
Will Oliver
Will Oliver, Water Officer - MREW
Sophy Brough
Sophy Brough, Deputy Paddlecraft Lead, High Risk Search Team