Working together for a climate-friendly Skye by reducing Skye’s carbon footprint and preparing for the changes that are happening to our climate.
And contact us to tell us what you are doing and share your thoughts, ideas and solutions
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
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Screening of Wild Relatives (2018) by Jumana Manna
October 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -
Portree screening of Wild Relatives (2018) by Jumana Manna
October 26 @ 10:00 am - October 30 @ 6:00 pm
Latest News
October: celebrating seeds in Skye and Lochalsh
A month of events centred around seeds, organised by ATLAS Arts. Share seeds through innovative library boxes, and see stories, film, talks and publications focused on seed sovereignty and local and global food security.
Reducing emissions in Scotland – 2020 Progress Report to Parliament
Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 31% from 2008 to 2018, mainly due to reduced emissions in the power sector. The report identifies priority actions to reduce emissions further.
Ethical consumer week: 24th-30th October
A week of panels, workshops and virtual tours on closing the climate gap, urban gardening, the gig economy, business models for good, working together to resist corporate power and much more…
Highland Climate Change Conference 2nd November 2020
A virtual conference with talks and workshops on regional, national and global responses to the Climate Emergency.
Scotland’s Climate Assembly seeking input, deadline 26th October
Contribute your ideas on the topics and speakers for Scotland’s Climate Assembly.
Highland Council Food Growing Strategy
Highland Council is seeking comments on its draft Community Food Growing Strategy.
October in the garden – the organic way
Tips from one of the lead organic growing organisations in the UK.
Building Power: training course in campaigning and community organising
Nine month course run by Friends of the Earth Scotland including 6 virtual evening workshops, one weekend training, monthly coaching. Apply by 28th September.
Highland Council gears up on climate action
Highland Council is developing a climate action funding plan, and consulting on electric transport. See here for an update on the Climate Change Working Group’s activities.
Community beach clean stations to tackle pollution
Scottish Wildlife Trust initiative to help communities clean beaches.
Right to Food Consultation – Respond by September 15
Contribute your views to the proposal for a new law to tackle issues of food insecurity and other challenges facing Scotland’s food system.
Sign the petition to support farm payments for nature and climate
Support Amendment 21 to Scotland’s Agricultural Bill calling for agricultural payments to be tied to activities that help nature and the climate.
