Insights for inclusive, resilient cities
At Vaere Social, we believe good planning starts with good questions. These posts draw on research, practice, and lived experience — offering reflections on how we can shape more inclusive, resilient, and human cities.
Five actions to build social resilience in a changing climate
This article outlines five practical, people-centred actions for addressing the social impacts of climate change — from funding trusted community services to supporting renters, carers, and vulnerable groups often left out of adaptation planning. Grounded in lived experience and policy insight, it reframes climate resilience as a human and social priority, not just a technical one.
Understanding the social impacts of climate change
Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s deeply social. This article explores the real-world impacts on housing, health, inequality, and community support systems, and makes the case for why people and place need to be at the centre of climate resilience planning.