Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a global sustainability consultancy providing environmental, social, risk and ESG advisory services. It supports organisations across industries to manage environmental impacts, meet regulatory requirements and accelerate sustainable transformation through climate strategy, impact assessments and sustainability reporting, helping improve performance and long-term resilience.

Africa investor (Ai) is an institutional investment platform connecting sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and global investors with infrastructure, private equity and technology opportunities across Africa. It provides advisory services, research, forums and investment insights to mobilise capital, support sustainable development and strengthen Africa’s position in global investment markets.

Transparency International (TI) is a global non-governmental organisation working in over 100 countries to combat corruption and promote transparency, accountability and integrity. Through research, advocacy and tools such as the Corruption Perceptions Index, it supports governments, businesses and civil society to strengthen governance and reduce corruption risks worldwide.

This report outlines emerging UK financial crime risks for 2026, highlighting AI-enabled fraud, cyber-enabled crime, sanctions evasion, and organised networks. It examines evolving regulatory expectations, stricter enforcement, and expanded oversight, emphasising the need for proactive risk management, robust controls, and enhanced compliance frameworks.

Planet is a space technology company providing Earth observation data through a large fleet of satellites. It delivers high-resolution satellite imagery and geospatial analytics to monitor environmental change, agriculture and infrastructure. Its platform supports decision-making across climate, finance and government sectors using near-daily global imaging insights.

This briefing summarises UK public attitudes to climate risks and adaptation, highlighting rising concern, strong policy support, and the importance of communication strategies. It emphasises linking climate impacts to lived experience, health, and values to strengthen public engagement and support for adaptation and mitigation.

Examines public perceptions of drought risk and provides evidence-based guidance for communicating climate-related drought in the UK. Emphasises audience values, narratives, trusted messengers, and linking local impacts to broader climate change to improve engagement and support for adaptation measures.

Report presents UK qualitative research on centre-right attitudes to energy efficiency and renewables, finding trust deficits and scepticism. Messaging aligned with values—avoiding waste, local control, and authenticity—resonates best, while economic or corporate framing underperforms. Emphasises credible messengers and community-based approaches.

Guide outlines evidence-based strategies for communicating climate impacts through adaptation, emphasising values-led narratives, trusted messengers, and relatable imagery. It provides practical activities and case studies enabling community engagement on risks such as flooding, drought and heatwaves, encouraging locally relevant, action-oriented responses.

Climate Outreach is a UK-based climate communication charity specialising in public engagement with climate change. It provides research, tools and training to help organisations develop effective climate narratives, reach diverse audiences and inspire action, supporting governments, businesses and NGOs to communicate climate issues in accessible, people-focused ways.

Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) is a global non-profit organisation focused on improving governance of oil, gas and mineral resources. It provides research, policy analysis and tools such as the Resource Governance Index to promote transparency, accountability and sustainable development, supporting decision-making on extractives and the energy transition.

Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is a UK-based defence and security think tank producing research, analysis and policy insights on international security, terrorism, cyber threats and financial crime. Founded in 1831, it convenes experts, publishes reports and informs government and public debate on global security challenges.

Decolonising Economics is a UK-based initiative that analyses how colonial legacies shape economic and financial systems, promoting racial justice and wealth redistribution. It delivers workshops, research and strategic advice to support solidarity economy models and empower marginalised communities through community ownership, reparative finance and alternative economic frameworks.

Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is Singapore’s central bank and integrated financial regulator. MAS oversees banking, insurance, securities and payment systems, conducts monetary policy, issues currency and manages foreign reserves. It promotes financial stability, supports fintech innovation and develops Singapore as a global financial centre through regulation, supervision and policy guidance.

Investors for Purpose is a membership network supporting institutional investors, pension funds and advisers to advance impact investing and sustainable finance. Through research, training, events and a collaborative community, it promotes best practice and knowledge sharing to help direct capital towards investments that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes.

The report reflects on UK research mapping about 2,000 organisations building alternative economic futures and examines funding challenges. It urges funders and wealth holders to reconsider investment practices, support ecosystem development, and allocate resources towards initiatives fostering regenerative, equitable economic models and systemic change.