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Climate Fèis : March update
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SCA News: Climate emergency
Scotland – net zero by 2045
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 extraordinary story of peat and carbon
This new short animation explores the extraordinary story of peat and carbon, by IUCN UK Peatland Programme.
Highland Pension Fund divestment update
The campaigns for Highland Council to adopt a Charter for Responsible Investment, and to divest from fossil fuels are gaining pace and gathering support.
Skye Climate Action’s “Creative Climate Conversation”
Our “Creative Climate Conversation” on 3rd March 2021, led by Roz Birch, confirmed that the care, connection and solidarity of being part of a climate action community are vital for sustaining personal hope in these difficult and uncertain times. The workshop also inspired a wide range of aspirations for 2021. We hope these ‘visions’ and ‘actions’ for 2021 inspire and catalyse more connecting through our climate action work together.
Young climate campaigners seek funds to build on Mock COP26 success
In November 2020 more than 350 young campaigners in 150 countries met virtually in a Mock COP26 event to decide on action to tackle climate change. They produced a unified global statement from the youth of the world, outlining their demands for ambitious and...
Scotland Children’s parliament investigates climate change
The Children’s parliament’s final video sets out key actions they want to see on the climate emergency. Watch their video for some exciting calls to action including sustainable food, sharing libraries and a national tree-planting day!
Find out more about electric vehicles
Visit EVA Scotland’s website to find out about electric vehicles of all kinds, charging networks, policy and more
Decarbonisation and recarbonisation: Understanding the net zero challenge
Jonathon Porritt explains how securing a stable climate for the future of humankind depends as much on recarbonising natural systems, as it does on decarbonising our industrial economy.
Highland Council Pension Fund is investing in mining, fossil fuels and arms: call for a Responsible Investment Charter
Groups across the Highlands are calling on the Highland Council Pension Fund to adopt a Charter for Responsible Investment that would evaluate investments against environmental, social and governance criteria.