Funding for local climate action
In the lead up to the presentation of Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to Parliament,the Government has announced a £7 million funding package to empower communities and regions to carry out actions towards reaching net zero.
- £6 million for Scotland’s Climate Action Hubs (Includes £511,221 for the Highlands and Islands Climate HUb).
- £1.05 million for local authorities, health boards, community groups and businesses to work together on mitigating climate risks such as increased flooding, coastal erosion, extreme heat and water scarcity
- £250,000 for schools across the country for climate education programmes, including Eco Schools and Climate Ready Classrooms.