In this session we discuss some of the little considered impacts of a car dependent society, and how this can affect rural communities.
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In this session we discuss some of the little considered impacts of a car dependent society, and how this can affect rural communities.
In this interactive workshop we’ll be taking a look at how cars impact on community life. We provide examples of how private vehicles impact on social connections, perceptions of safety, health and how children and young people move around their local areas.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion around these issues – and for you to think about how some of these issues might impact your own local community, or the communities you work in.
We’ll finish with some of the ways we can help support you to take action in your community.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate these before, during and after the session.
The session will be held on Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent to you when you register.
This event is the final installment of our three-part Community and Active Travel series:
Join us for an introduction to the why, who, and how of the Highlands and Islands Climate
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Join us for an introduction to the why, who, and how of the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
As part of the Climate Festival, we are making sure that all communities within the Hub region has the opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and start the conversation.
This one hour session will provide information on
What is a Climate Hub?
Where does the Highlands and Islands Hub cover?
What can we do to help…
There will be examples of work we have done, projects we are working on, and ways to work with us to develop innovative projects in your community. We will also include information on the funding we currently have available.
This will be an interactive event with a Q&A at the end.
The event is online on 14 September 2023, running from 3-4pm. If you have not registered by 5pm on 13th September and would like to attend, or have any issues with the booking, please email [email protected].
"Our vision is for communities throughout the Highlands & Islands to be bold, collaborative and resilient by creating climate friendly projects and initiatives which address the needs of their communities and lead to a transformational climate ready region."
This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and
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This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and the many ways you can approach it including mitigation, adaptation and using your influence.
We will give you a background to Creative Carbon Scotland and show you how to take your first steps to tackle your carbon emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and use your influence towards audiences and communities.
We will demonstrate some examples of creative climate action through our case studies, and there will also be an opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about starting your sustainability journey. The content across the three workshops will be the same.
The workshops will take place on:
Thurs 21 September 13:00-14:00
Fri 20 October 13:00-14:00
Wed 22 November 13:00-14:00
This session will be helpful to those new to culture and climate action, and for those wanting to apply for Creative Scotland’s Open Fund and Multi-Year Funding Programme that requires applicants to demonstrate their environmental commitments.
The workshop will take place on Zoom. We want to remove barriers to participation in these events and are happy to make adjustments to prevent people from being excluded. Please inform us of accessibility requirements during the registration process or get in touch by email sarah.o’[email protected] if you would like to provide more information or ask any questions.
Creative Carbon Scotland believes in the essential role of the arts, screen, cultural and creative industries in contributing to the transformational change to a more environmentally sustainable Scotland.
In 2021, UK Divest revealed councils were investing a whopping £10bn in climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies through
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In 2021, UK Divest revealed councils were investing a whopping £10bn in climate-wrecking fossil fuel companies through their pension funds.
This September, we’ll be releasing updated data that uncovers how much our local authorities are investing in fossil fuels and the impact of these polluted pensions on our planet.
With wildfires, record temperatures and devastating flooding around the world, it’s never been more urgent for us to cut ties with the fossil fuel companies that are fuelling the climate crisis.
Event details:
UK Divest will provide an overview of the new research, revealing which funds are most heavily invested in fossil fuels and highlighting particuarly harmful projects supported by UK council pension funds.
Hear from an international activist on the frontlines of a fossil fuel project propped up by our pensions.
Find out what YOU can do to get your council to divest from crisis and invest in a fossil-free future.
This event is for everyone, but if you are a local council taxpayer, local authority worker, or in receipt of a local government pension you’ll definitely not want to miss out!
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Contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions or to share any any access needs with the organisers.
UK Divest is a collaboration between Friends of the Earth, Friends of the Earth Scotland and Platform, with various partners leading in different areas of the divestment movement.
In this interactive workshop we’ll be taking a look at how cars impact on community life. We
Event Details
In this interactive workshop we’ll be taking a look at how cars impact on community life. We provide examples of how private vehicles impact on social connections, perceptions of safety, health and how children and young people move around their local areas.
There will be plenty of opportunity for discussion around these issues – and for you to think about how some of these issues might impact your own local community, or the communities you work in.
We’ll finish with some of the ways we can help support you to take action in your community.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do our best to accommodate these before, during and after the session.
The session will be held on Microsoft Teams. A link will be sent to you when you register.
This event is the final installment of our three-part Community and Active Travel series:
The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, East Ayrshire Vibrant Communities, and Scottish Communities Climate Action Network
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The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, East Ayrshire Vibrant Communities, and Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN), warmly invite you to an online discussion about the development of a Community Climate Action Hub for East Ayrshire.
The community climate action hub network is a Scottish Government funded programme, and this event is an opportunity to hear more about what a regional hub might look like in the area, and share your thoughts, and understand how to be involved.
Please feel free to circulate this invitation to any person or group you think would be interested to join, all are welcome!
If you have any questions or can’t attend an information event but would like to feed in your thoughts and contributions please get in contact with Lisa Busby, Ayrshire Climate Action Network Coordinator, on [email protected]
What is a Community Climate Action Hub?
A national network of climate action hubs is being set up across Scotland to support communities to take forward climate action in their areas. As well as helping to co-ordinate and build on existing activity, hubs will work together to learn from each other and share good practice.
Hubs will help to build on and co-ordinate climate action in their area, by:
building awareness of the climate emergency and actions local groups can take
developing local plans
helping groups identify funding opportunities
facilitating networking between groups
ensuring a joined-up approach is taken to tackling climate change at a regional level
build awareness of the climate emergency and actions local groups can take
Scottish Climate Communities Action Network Coordinators are working with communities to understand the needs of their area, and support groups with the application process.
Everything we do, everything we buy, and everything we use has an impact on our planet. In fact, around 80% of Scotland’s carbon footprint
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Everything we do, everything we buy, and everything we use has an impact on our planet. In fact, around 80% of Scotland’s carbon footprint comes from consumption. How can we all help to end the climate crisis by wasting less?
What will the session cover?
In this online session, Miriam from Zero Waste Scotland will be talking about some of the key ways that all of us can reduce waste whilst saving money.
We’ll also have a discussion on how community groups can help encourage and facilitate that action for maximum benefit to the environment and our pockets.
Please come share your ideas and what you are already doing in your community in this area!
Two options to attend
There are two alternative options for this session, one will take place over lunchtime and one during early evening. The content covered will be the same… but the discussion might be different!
Fife Climate Hub empowers community-led action on the climate crisis. We build capacity of existing community groups working on climate and deliver stronger collaboration between them. We reach beyond the climate engaged to grow a diverse network across Fife. We provide a voice for our members to influence local and national policy. Together we are driving change and strengthening climate resilience in Fife.
This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and
Event Details
This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and the many ways you can approach it including mitigation, adaptation and using your influence.
We will give you a background to Creative Carbon Scotland and show you how to take your first steps to tackle your carbon emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and use your influence towards audiences and communities.
We will demonstrate some examples of creative climate action through our case studies, and there will also be an opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about starting your sustainability journey. The content across the three workshops will be the same.
The workshops will take place on:
Thurs 21 September 13:00-14:00
Fri 20 October 13:00-14:00
Wed 22 November 13:00-14:00
This session will be helpful to those new to culture and climate action, and for those wanting to apply for Creative Scotland’s Open Fund and Multi-Year Funding Programme that requires applicants to demonstrate their environmental commitments.
The workshop will take place on Zoom. We want to remove barriers to participation in these events and are happy to make adjustments to prevent people from being excluded. Please inform us of accessibility requirements during the registration process or get in touch by email sarah.o’[email protected] if you would like to provide more information or ask any questions.
Creative Carbon Scotland believes in the essential role of the arts, screen, cultural and creative industries in contributing to the transformational change to a more environmentally sustainable Scotland.
Climate Action Fife: Climate Knowhow Training
Our Fife Climate Knowhow course will tell you all you need to
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Climate Action Fife: Climate Knowhow Training
Our Fife Climate Knowhow course will tell you all you need to know about the climate emergency! We will look at the science, causes and impacts; and consider how climate change is affecting us in Fife. We will discuss individual and community climate action and work out how to challenge the climate silence.
At the end of our course, you will have an awareness of the carbon impact and cost of everyday activities. You will also be able to reduce your own those of your community or organisation.
Our course meets the Carbon Literacy Project Standard. This means that you can gain Carbon Literate accreditation (and a certificate) by completing a short assessment.
Our course is delivered online across four 2 hour modules:
Thursday 2nd November – Module 2 – Causes & Impacts
Thursday 9th November – Module 3 – Adaptation & Action
Thursday 16th November – Module 4 – Communicating Climate Change
All 6:30pm -8:30pm & delivered online via Zoom. It is recommended that you attend all four modules.
Booking
The event is free but booking is required as spaces are limited.
The event will take place online via Zoom. A joining link will be sent out the day before the first module. Please let us know of any support you may need to be able to take part in this course.
If you have any problems booking, or any questions, please phone 01592 858458 or email [email protected]
Accessibility
Please let us know via the order form of any accessibility needs like captions etc.
If you have any other accessibility questions please phone 01592 858458 or email [email protected].
Climate Action Fife is a partnership of community and public sector organisations in Fife. The aim is to deliver a community-led movement that can demonstrate what is possible when people take the lead in tackling climate change. Climate Action Fife has a shared vision of a Fife where everyone is working together towards a low carbon, resilient and just future. This project will be a leading example of participation, inclusion, and action.
01592 858 4588 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
More information and our programme will follow.
We are delighted that we will be joined by Christina McKelvie
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More information and our programme will follow.
We are delighted that we will be joined by Christina McKelvie MSP, Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development.
Thank you also to South Lanarkshire Council for sponsoring the Fair Trade Education Award and to Perth and Kinross Council for sponsoring the Fair Trade Community Award.
The Scottish Fair Trade Forum contributes to building a just, equitable and sustainable world through supporting Scotland to remain a vibrant Fair Trade Nation and working to embed the principles of Fair Trade in all aspects of Scottish society.
This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and
Event Details
This monthly online workshop will introduce artists and cultural organisations to environmental action and climate justice, and the many ways you can approach it including mitigation, adaptation and using your influence.
We will give you a background to Creative Carbon Scotland and show you how to take your first steps to tackle your carbon emissions, adapt to the impacts of climate change, and use your influence towards audiences and communities.
We will demonstrate some examples of creative climate action through our case studies, and there will also be an opportunity to ask us any questions you may have about starting your sustainability journey. The content across the three workshops will be the same.
The workshops will take place on:
Thurs 21 September 13:00-14:00
Fri 20 October 13:00-14:00
Wed 22 November 13:00-14:00
This session will be helpful to those new to culture and climate action, and for those wanting to apply for Creative Scotland’s Open Fund and Multi-Year Funding Programme that requires applicants to demonstrate their environmental commitments.
The workshop will take place on Zoom. We want to remove barriers to participation in these events and are happy to make adjustments to prevent people from being excluded. Please inform us of accessibility requirements during the registration process or get in touch by email sarah.o’[email protected] if you would like to provide more information or ask any questions.
Creative Carbon Scotland believes in the essential role of the arts, screen, cultural and creative industries in contributing to the transformational change to a more environmentally sustainable Scotland.
