Resilient Roots

Delivering nature-based solutions to the impacts of climate change.

Resilient Roots help councils, community groups and non-profit organisations in North-West England deliver nature-based solutions to the impacts of climate change.

Resilient Roots’ workshops, events and insights are helping the region prepare for and respond to growing challenges like flooding and extreme heat. 75 organisations have already engaged with the programme. As Resilient Roots develops, it will also inspire policymakers to create more effective support for nature-based solutions – initiatives such as strategic tree planting, park and wetland restoration, and drainage schemes.

Resources

Discover useful resources created through the Resilient Roots programme.

Nature-based solutions to flooding and extreme weather

Read our free guide to community-led approaches, for local and combined authorities. This report features practical advice and case studies, helping you deliver or support inclusive projects with wide-ranging economic and social benefits. It also addresses policy challenges and opportunities.

How to get funding for nature-based climate adaptation projects

Short blog on top tips to secure funding for adaptation schemes

Delivering climate adaptation? Four reasons to work in partnership

Short blog on top reasons to build strong partnerships.

Five tips for better engagement with local stakeholders

Short blog on top tips to better engage local stakeholders

The importance of nature-based adaptation

Floods, heatwaves and other extreme weather caused by climate change are a rising threat for UK communities. Nature-based solutions, such as restoring rivers or bringing new green spaces to our cities, are an effective way to keep us safe. These adaptation projects also bring a wide range of other benefits – helping people boost their wellbeing, learn new skills, and connect with their neighbours. Nurturing proven solutions grows resilience in communities, and makes them healthier and happier too.

Seeking support to deliver nature-based adaptation?

Ashden offers a mentor programme bringing support and guidance to those delivering nature-based solutions in North-West England and London.

Why become a mentee?

Get free access to three days of dedicated support from a nature-based solutions expert. Develop new skills, boost your confidence, and expand your network – helping your organisation create a greater impact.
Benefit from an external mentor’s fresh perspective and expertise, equipping your organisation with valuable insights to tackle complex challenges more effectively.

How do I get involved?

To be considered for this opportunity, please complete the mentee application form.

Workshops

Ashden is running a series of workshops bringing together councils, communities, landowners and funders to explore how the North West can build greater resilience to the impacts of climate change.`

Thursday 27 November 2025 2pm

Workshop: Health co-benefits of nature-based solutions

The theme for the workshop will be the health co-benefits of nature-based solutions. We’ll explore how NBS can not only protect people from flooding or extreme heat, but also boost their physical and mental health too, delivering additional social value.

Supported by

Lund Trust supports a range of work on pollution, and rivers, and greening towns and cities because their vision is a United Kingdom where people and nature thrive together.

To find out more please contact Matthew Ahluwalia, Senior Programme Officer:

Matthew.Ahluwalia@ashden.org