At The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore on 2nd July and The Glenmoriston Hotel, Inverness on 3rd July 2026 at 10.45 am to 4 pm The Rowett Institute invites you to join them for an engagement event focused on accelerating nature‑based approaches that can strengthen and...
by Anne MacLennan A flurry of publications in recent weeks highlight the need to build resilience in preparation for interacting multiple hazards such as extreme weather events, economic turmoil and cyber-mischief in our interconnected, but unstable, global...
by Aisling Phillips, Highlands and Islands Climate Hub Good news - our Climate Festival Funding Deadline has been extended to 26th June, 2026! £150 is available to assist festival events. Details here. Our theme for this year continues with...
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 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.
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...
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...
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 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 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...