Fens 2100+ Team Films Videos to Support Baseline Reports and Case for Change

The Fens 2100+ team has been busy filming videos to support the upcoming Baseline Reports and Case for Change documents, which will soon be published on GOV.UK. Despite very cold weather, the Fens team and local partners worked hard throughout the day to capture footage and explain the history and importance of the Dog‑in‑a‑Doublet structure to water management in the Fens.

The Case for Change video sets out why long‑term adaptation is essential for the Fens. It highlights growing pressures from climate change, increased flood risk, water scarcity and land subsidence. The video explains why current approaches are no longer enough and why a coordinated, long‑term strategy is needed. It brings together flood risk management, water resources, agriculture, nature recovery and economic growth, forming the strategic basis for both the Fens 2100+ and Future Fens programmes.

The Catchment Baseline video gives a clear picture of the Fens as they are today. It brings together evidence on the area’s physical, environmental, agricultural and socio‑economic characteristics, as well as the current flood and water management systems. This shared baseline provides the foundation for exploring future adaptation options and supports the development of long‑term, integrated solutions through Fens 2100+ and Future Fens.

Filming also focused on the Dog‑in‑a‑Doublet Sluice and lock, located east of Peterborough on the River Nene. This structure is a vital tidal navigation and flood management asset that separates the tidal and non‑tidal sections of the river. It includes a lock, automated sluice gates that stop saltwater from moving upstream, and an adjacent pumping station. These features help maintain safe navigation levels and protect irrigation water and local ecosystems. The site is also a recognised flood‑risk location, forming part of the Tidal River Nene flood‑warning area that stretches from the sluice to Wisbech.