Event: Greater Manchester Green Summit 2026

Date: March 2026

Location: Manchester, UK

Role: Attendee

Type of CPD: Climate resilience / environmental performance / sustainability and innovation

Duration: Full‑day summit (keynotes + panels + workshops + networking)

Summary of the Event

I attended the Greater Manchester Green Summit 2026, a flagship regional event convening local authorities, utilities, environmental organisations, technology innovators, community groups, academic institutions and industry partners. The summit explored Greater Manchester’s progress toward its 2038 carbon‑neutral target, focusing on climate resilience, environmental protection, sustainable infrastructure and community‑driven action.

The programme highlighted the importance of data‑driven environmental management, nature‑based solutions, innovation adoption, and cross‑sector collaboration in delivering regional climate and environmental goals. Discussions also emphasised the role of digital technologies and real‑time monitoring in supporting transparent, evidence‑based decision‑making.

Key Themes Covered

• Climate resilience and adaptation Flood risk, drought resilience, extreme‑weather planning and catchment‑scale strategies.
• Environmental performance and river health Pollution reduction, transparency, ecological restoration and regulatory expectations.
• Digital transformation and real‑time monitoring Sensors, biological and chemical data, digital twins and predictive analytics.
• Net‑zero and decarbonisation pathways Low‑carbon infrastructure, renewable energy, circular‑economy approaches and behaviour change.
• Nature‑based and community‑led solutions Urban greening, wetlands, biodiversity enhancement and local engagement.
• Cross‑sector collaboration Partnerships between utilities, local government, academia, innovators and community groups.