Interview with Boris Johnson on flood defences

The video discusses the challenges of flooding during the pandemic, highlighting the psychological and financial impacts on affected communities. It outlines significant investments in flood defenses in Greater Manchester, including a £5.2 billion plan over six years. The video emphasizes the importance of job creation in flood defense projects as part of post-COVID recovery. It also advocates for tree planting on higher ground to absorb rainfall and mitigate flooding, stressing the need for faster implementation of the government's tree planting program to build long-term resilience against climate change.

What role does tree planting play in flood mitigation as mentioned in the text?

What are the long-term goals for resilience against flooding and climate change?