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Global concern about climate change is at a record high, with 75% of people globally now seeing it as a serious threat. So why isn’t action keeping pace? In our first 2026 World Risk Poll report, we investigate public perceptions of the threat of climate change. Read now📝: https://loom.ly/dnWlAsA

A huge thank you to everyone who joined our Ocean Centres Reports Launch! 🌊 Together with @United Nations Global Compact, we launched eight new reports sharing insights from the initiative’s first 18 months. Read the report: https://loom.ly/xPVOf

New insights from the Ocean Centres highlight the biggest safety challenges facing ocean industries across seven countries. Drawing on input from over 4,000 stakeholders, the report makes the case for safety as a foundation for sustainable ocean growth. Read the report 📚 https://loom.ly/RyB2SBA

Applications are now open for our 2026 small grants programme! 🌎 Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support projects focused on engineering skills, heritage and education and safety evidence. Apply by 14 December 2026. Learn more and apply: https://loom.ly/y5pJiH8

Explore the 2026 #WorldRiskPoll #ResilienceIndex Using data from 140 countries, the Index tracks resilience at individual, household, community and societal levels. Findings show resilience is rising fastest in Africa, while wealth alone doesn't guarantee resilience. 🔗 https://loom.ly/5gge4Pg

How resilient are we in an increasingly uncertain world? New #WorldRiskPoll findings reveal that while global societal resilience has reached a new Poll high, individual resilience has fallen to its lowest level recorded since the Poll began in 2019. Explore now: https://loom.ly/OJ4IX5M

New findings show 1 in 5 people globally have been impacted by a disaster in the past 5 years - an estimated 1.1 bil people. Encouragingly, 80% of those impacted received at least one early warning. Explore our World Risk Poll data: https://loom.ly/lwYpZ7E

New report 👇 Latest World Risk Poll data shows that more than 1 in 3 people who receive a disaster warning are unable to act before it strikes. Published on #DRRDay, the report explores what helps turn warnings into action and why resilience starts at home. Read now📝: https://loom.ly/3NcEEWc

Join us online for the launch of the Ocean Centres Reports, featuring insights from across Brazil, Ghana, Kenya, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia and the Philippines, and discussions on the role of safety in sustainable ocean growth. Register now: https://loom.ly/SGfGYls

With funding from Lloyd's Register Foundation, Voyage Solutions developed Skipa, a tool that helps bridge teams observe, interpret and share critical ice condition #data in real time, supporting safer decision-making in polar navigation. Read more about the pilot project: https://loom.ly/hkBXXqQ

A new report published by RoSPA, using data from Lloyd's Register Foundation's #WorldRiskPoll, explores how factors such as national income, education, personal income and workplace protections influence the risk of harm at work. Read now: https://loom.ly/saeNZfk

The story behind our mission 🌏 Where we live, the work we do, and the risks we face all shape our experiences of safety. Our new film brings colleagues together from across Lloyd's Register Foundation to explore why safety matters. Watch now: youtu.be/TjtxzFuxOZg

On Saturday, Lloyd's Register Foundation opened the doors of the historic Lloyd's Register Building as part of Open Hose Festival 2026! 🏦 We were delighted to welcome nearly 2,000 visitors! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day such a success.

This week, we're in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and #ClimateWeekNYC. We look forward to connecting with friends and partners and exploring how we can work together to build a safer world. #UNGA

Through the Lloyd's Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre, we are collating, creating and communicating the best available #evidence on ‘what works’ to improve safety. Visit our website to find out more 🔗 https://loom.ly/jUja858

Join us for the launch of the 2026 #WorldRiskPoll Resilience Index as we examine the trends shaping resilience around the world, the effectiveness of disaster early warning systems, and the actions needed to build safer, more resilient communities. Register now: https://loom.ly/W5UEU5U

Next week, our Chief Executive will join Port Powerhouse: Ports Powering a Climate-Positive Economy during #ClimateWeekNYC. Bringing together leaders from shipping, energy, infrastructure and policy to explore how ports can drive climate action and resilience. Learn more: https://loom.ly/SErbsvU

Join Lloyd's Register Foundation, WWF and the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure at #ClimateWeekNYC! 📅Thursday, September 24th, 2026 🕙3:30pm - 5:00pm 📍In-person 🔗 https://loom.ly/7ffyyGk

Join us next week for Open House Festival 2026! The Lloyd's Register Building is opening its doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity to explore its rich architectural and maritime heritage. Register now: https://loom.ly/v3KYOS0

Since partnering with the IMO International Maritime Law Institute 20 years ago, 56 Foundation-funded maritime law experts have successfully graduated from IMLI. Learn more about the important role they play in advancing safe and sustainable ocean economies worldwide: 🌊https://loom.ly/JUbJpCU

Join us on International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction as we launch the 2026 #WorldRiskPoll Resilience Index and explore the latest trends shaping resilience to natural hazards, climate-related disasters and other global shocks. Register to attend: https://loom.ly/W5UEU5U

The Lloyd’s Register Foundation Global Safety Evidence Centre has awarded new funding to seven international research projects tackling critical gaps in safety science and workplace safety. Read more: https://loom.ly/xzCyzFM

Join Lloyd’s Register Foundation, WWF and ICSI at #ClimateWeekNYC as we bring together leaders from engineering, infrastructure, finance, policy, academia and conservation to explore how Nature-Positive Engineering can move from ambition to action. Register your interest: https://loom.ly/dLF7m4k

In 2022, #EngineeringX launched the first global grant scheme focused on tackling the open burning of waste. We are now sharing key learnings and best practices from the projects we’ve supported to help shape more effective approaches to ending this practice. Find out more: https://loom.ly/AibyXjI

How can infrastructure support both people and nature? 🌱 In our latest blog, Dagmara Karbowska explores the shift towards nature-positive infrastructure and the role of engineering in building resilience. Read now: https://loom.ly/air_uXs

🚢 Today marks the 41st anniversary of the discovery of the RMS Titanic wreck site. More than a century after the disaster, Titanic continues to shape maritime safety, salvage law, and the protection of underwater cultural heritage. Explore the new open-access book🔗 https://loom.ly/WynAp4M

A new project, led by CivicDataLab and funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, aims to strengthen resilience across vulnerable coastal regions in Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Find out more: https://loom.ly/C15Cnig

Supported by Lloyd's Register Foundation, IMLI graduate Paola Acuna is helping strengthen Costa Rica's maritime laws and protect its marine environment. In our latest blog, she discusses leadership, law and the future of ocean governance. Read now 🔗 https://loom.ly/rkNXnSo

In case you missed it! Last week we hosted a webinar with the World Maritime University, which explored our recently published ‘Digital skills in maritime education and training’ report. Watch the full recording now: https://loom.ly/atepdI0

Most people in the UK are concerned about #ClimateChange and support action, but many don't realise they're in the majority. In this blog, Gareth Redmond-King explores the risks of the growing gap between public opinion and public perception. Read now: https://loom.ly/9P4wc7I

This month, students from Seoul National University visited the Lloyd's Register Building as part of the Lloyd's Register Foundation Research Centre for Safety of Future Ship's work to support young people pursuing careers in the #maritime and engineering sector. Read more: https://loom.ly/TjH-xEs

New funding opportunity 👇 Applications for Engineering X’s Skills for Safety funding call are now open. We're looking for projects that strengthen engineering skills, improve safety practices and foster collaboration to achieve safer engineering outcomes. Find out more : https://loom.ly/i4yHBBc

As part of Open House Festival 2026, the Lloyd's Register Building is opening its doors to the public, offering a rare opportunity to explore its rich architectural and #maritime heritage. Find out more and register now: https://loom.ly/v3KYOS0

In 2022, Engineering X launched the first-ever global grant scheme dedicated to tackling the open burning of waste. We are now sharing key learnings and best practices from the projects we’ve supported to help shape more effective approaches to ending this practice. 🔗 https://loom.ly/AibyXjI

With support from Lloyd's Register Foundation, Risk Know-How and Safetyknot have developed a new resource to help workers better understand and manage risk in their workplace. Explore now: https://loom.ly/fogi1L4

Join Lloyd's Register Foundation and the World Maritime University on August 17th, as we explore what is needed to equip seafarers for an increasingly automated and technology-driven industry. Register now 🔗 https://loom.ly/6VZ_H0Y

We are hiring! Lloyd’s Register Foundation is looking for a Senior Data and Insight Scientist to help strengthen our evidence-led approach to safety. Apply now: https://loom.ly/iqz8Axk

Join Lloyd's Register Foundation's satellite session at the 16th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion to explore the critical connections between prevention, capability-building and search and rescue. Register now 🔗 https://loom.ly/t54_BD0

Join our growing community! Our #newsletter is the easiest way to stay up to date with the latest research, events, funding opportunities, and global news stories from Loyd’s Register Foundation. Sign up today: https://loom.ly/mI8m2ts

Visit one of London’s most iconic maritime heritage spaces 🏦 The Lloyd's Register Building is opening its doors for Open House Festival, where visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour to discover its architectural heritage and maritime legacy. Find out more and register now: https://loom.ly/v3KYOS0

Have your say! ⚓ The Nautical Institute and Lloyd’s Register Foundation are inviting maritime professionals worldwide to take part in the #ListeningToSeafarers survey. Share your experiences of how technology is changing working life at sea and ashore. 👉 Take part now: https://loom.ly/wANEWc4

In this blog, Dr. Christopher Davis, Thought Leadership Manager at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), takes a closer look at the latest workplace safety data from the World Risk Poll. Read now: https://loom.ly/ZRQIDgQ

Is the maritime workforce ready for an increasingly digital future? Join our webinar next month as we discuss findings from our recently published report ‘Digital skills in maritime education and training’. Register now 🔗 https://loom.ly/6VZ_H0Y

Passionate about research that drives real-world change? We are looking for a Research Assistant to join our growing Global Safety Evidence Centre. Find out more: https://loom.ly/UTXJTYs

Researchers from Lloyd’s Register and Risk Know-How recently brought new evidence on alarm fatigue in the maritime industry to Westminster as part of #EvidenceWeek in Parliament 2026. Find out more: https://loom.ly/Mr1m4ng

Trailblazing female voices in the #maritime industry ⚓ Our SHE_SEES #exhibition remains open at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where it is free for the public until late 2026! Book now: https://loom.ly/_1_Nlo0

80% of seafarers say they’ve rarely or never received digital skills training - yet 2/3 are willing to upskill. Our new report with the World Maritime University highlights a growing gap between rapid technological change and the skills needed to use new systems safely. 📑 https://loom.ly/Wp4ISzM

New technologies are transforming East Africa’s maritime and energy sectors, but skills development must keep pace. Supported by Lloyd’s Register Foundation, Moi University is building the engineering expertise needed for safe and sustainable adoption. Read more: https://loom.ly/kFyQDIA

We're hiring! Join Lloyd’s Register Foundation's Global Safety Evidence Centre as a Research Assistant and help generate evidence that improves safety around the world. Apply now: https://loom.ly/UTXJTYs

The Lloyd's Register Foundation Heritage Centre is home to over 1 million archive records, 60,000 books and publications and around 400 museum objects. Our new Heritage Centre website makes it easier than ever to explore this world-leading maritime heritage collection: 📚 https://loom.ly/rlsQUx4

Are people more concerned about climate change than we think? New World Risk Poll data shows a striking perception gap in high-income countries, where 49% see climate change as a very serious threat, but only 20% believe others in their country feel the same. Explore now: https://loom.ly/dnWlAsA