Benefits
Reach people in their daily routines, reducing the need for traditional engagement meetings, cutting down on travel-related carbon emissions.
Lower the costs associated with public outreach by using automated, interactive solutions to spread environmental awareness and gather feedback.
Engage a wider audience by making it easier for people to access information and participate in sustainability efforts.
Provide communities with real-time updates and educational resources to help them better prepare for climate risks and adapt to changing conditions.
Foster a more resilient community by empowering citizens with the knowledge and tools they need to respond effectively to environmental challenges.
Flood Resilience and Awareness
“Hello EA” is an exciting digital tool that marks the Environment Agency’s first use of AI for public engagement.
Coastal Risk Management
We’re enhancing flood risk communication and community engagement along the Lincolnshire Coast with our digital platform, "Hello EA."
Interactive Tidal Flood Barriers
We’re collaborating with the Environment Agency on the Boston Barrier Scheme to enhance flood protection for Boston.
“Hello Lamp Post is a fantastic example of how the Environment Agency embraces innovation and harnesses technology. It has the potential to reduce our carbon footprint by hundreds of tonnes per year.”
“Using Hello Lamp Post, our downtown district has increased the level of engagement and given us a new way to engage that evolves beyond static forms of communication like phone, email or social media platforms like Facebook.”
“This is a powerful tool for our council, particularly the speed and accuracy of the AI generated answers.”