On 20th May, National Emergency Briefing (NEB) launched an official UK parliamentary petition. It calls for a UK-wide public briefing from independent experts on the risks posed by climate change and nature loss - from extreme weather and food insecurity to...
CLIMAVORE seeks new board members (apply by 8 June)
Climavore is a social enterprise that collaborates with local residents, schools, restaurants, and international researchers and activists, to develop new approaches to regenerative sea-farming and food waste. Closing date 8 June.
A super El Niño is coming
The Earth is about to enter an extremely strong climate phase that could cause major disruption on a planet-wide scale. This “super El Niño” - or “Godzilla El Niño” - threatens to make 2027 the hottest year on record.With New Scientist editors Rowan Hooper and Penny...
A fragile food system
by Anne MacLennanSkye’s current food system is considered to be fragile, according to a study published in 2021. Food supply chains are complex and generally designed to supply urban centres efficiently and with cheap food, but that’s not good for food security in...
Feel Heal Real Food: A local food event to inspire and inform
An estimated 250-300 people visited the Feel Heal Real Food day last Saturday in Broadford. The event aimed to start a conversation about improving local food resilience and access to healthy, sustainable, affordable and locally produced food. It came at a time when...
Funding for local climate action
Funding for local climate actionIn 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...
Highland Council: Tackling impacts of climate change
Highland Councillors have agreed a new, place-based approach to tackling impacts of climate change and building community resilience. This will bring together work to cut greenhouse gas emissions and support the transition to renewable energy; prepare for climate...
The emergency facing Earth and its people
by Anne MacLennan The latest State of the Global Climate report tracks key climate indicators: temperature, greenhouse gases, ocean heat, sea level, ocean acidity, sea-ice extent, and glaciers. They’re all going in the wrong...
Save the Date- Sustainable Food Day, 25th April
Local food action group ReRoot is organising an interactive food information day called Feel Heal Real Food, on Saturday 25 April, at Broadford Village Hall, from 11 am to 4 pm. The aim is to encourage and inspire a conversation around healthy diets, strengthening our...
Coping with climate anxiety
Coping with climate anxiety The Australian Climate Council Climate Anxiety Toolkit has many resources and suggestions.Scottish Community Climate Action Network has a series of online sessions to talk with others concerned about climate change and...
