On 22nd September 2022, The Highland Council formally created its new Climate Change Committee, and agreed its terms of reference. The Climate Change Committee will have a “critical role in providing advice and guidance on the climate, ecological and environmental...
Highland Council are seeking people's views on funding priorities "to help inform decisions about awarding funding at local level." There is a questionnaire and you can put forward ideas. DEADLINE: 9th September. While this is an opportunity to flag up areas where...
The Highland Council has decided that 'Given the strategic significance of the climate and ecological emergency on a Highland, national and international level, the Climate Change Working Group is to become a formal Council Climate Change Committee.' Chair: Karl...
Nine candidates are standing for election to the Eilean a' Cheò ward (Skye & Raasay) on 5th May. Skye Climate Action offered them an opportunity to give their views on the climate crisis and actions on Skye & Raasay, through the following invitation: Dear...
Read the Scottish Government’s response to 81 recommendations from Scotland’s Climate Assembly, whose members are drawn from across Scotland and all walks of life.
The International Energy Agency has concluded that to avoid exceeding the 1.5 C target, there much be no new fossil fuel development from now on. Yet, the UK Government is considering allowing drilling in the Cambo oilfield, 75 miles west of Shetland.
The UK government is consulting on its approach and principles to reach net zero aviation by 2050. Essentially the solutions proposed are based around bio-fuels and new technologies, with little emphasis given on reducing demand for air travel - which is assumed to...
Watch Stop Climate Chaos international press conference on the steps needed to achieve a true green recovery and why the climate crisis and global inequality cannot be solved without solutions based on climate justice.
A one-stop website setting out how Scottish government, organisations and individuals working together can tackle climate change and reach the net zero target. Includes information on food, transport, home energy, business etc, COP26 and the government’s plan for reaching net zero by 2045
The campaigns for Highland Council to adopt a Charter for Responsible Investment, and to divest from fossil fuels are gaining pace and gathering support.