Exploring next steps and governance - Humber 2100+ update

The project team have now produced a stakeholder facing publication which summarises the evidence from the ‘Understand Risk’ phase of work. This has been reviewed by partners, and the intention is to begin sharing this more widely during the spring, and to publish it on gov.uk.

Alongside this work, the team have also been continuing to review the evidence, considering the implications for next steps, and for our ‘business as usual’ work. A key aspect of this has been the decision to begin developing a strategic case for asset management on the Humber, in response to the stronger understanding we now have of the interconnectedness of risk around the estuary and the importance of continued investment in our existing assets.

In mid-November, a Humber 2100+ summit meeting was held, with senior attendees from all partner organisations. The purpose of this was to discuss what changes may be needed to the project’s governance structure in light of the evidence base. This was a very successful event, with great engagement from all attendees. There was a consensus that changes to governance arrangements would likely be needed, but further work will be required in the New Year to refine this and develop options.

The next phase of the Humber Adaptation Pathways project will commence in the New Year. This work will provide an adaptation pathway framework which can be used by Humber 2100+ and will involve a series of workshops with partners to consider future aspirations to shape pathway development.