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Recommendation 17
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Embed climate and flood resilience as core test for all public spending by 2026.
Recommendation
By 2026, the Government should embed climate and flood resilience as a core test for all departmental spending and public investment proposals. This should be supported by clear resilience standards, measurable targets, and a requirement for every department to demonstrate how its spending aligns with these standards. (Recommendation, Paragraph 69)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 23 December 2025. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document ↗