The International Energy Agency, UN International Panel on Climate Change and many other agencies and organisations are clear that there must be no new fossil fuel development if we are to have a fighting chance of reducing carbon emissions to achieve the ‘safe’ level...
May 5th local elections: What do Eilean a’ Cheò election candidates think about climate change?
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...
How to reduce global oil demand
The International Energy Agency has published a 10 point plan for reducing oil demand, which would cut oil use by more than half Russia’s exports within four months.
Training available for climate conversation facilitators across Scotland
Support a Scotland-wide climate conversation by training as a volunteer conversation facilitator, or hosting a climate conversation.
Lochcarron Climate Fèis, 26th March
Support Lochcarron’s Climate Fèis, and join the conversation about how to reduce consumption and generate less waste, while enjoying the opportunity to come together after the difficulties of the last two years.
Funding for community climate events
Seed funding of £100-£500 is available for community events. You don’t need to be an officially constituted group to apply.
Scottish Government responds to Scottish Climate Assembly recommendations
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.
North Highlands and Islands Climate Action Hub information day (3rd February)
The Scottish-government funded Hub’s role is to provide support and advice to community groups to help them with the starting of a climate project and also with the design and the delivery of the project. Find out more at their on-line sessions on 3rd February.
Screening of Andrew Black’s film Dàn Fianais (Protest Poem), 6th November
3 - 5 pm - Screening of Dàn Fianais (Protest Poem) - a film by Andrew Black Venue: Skye Bridge Studios, Main Street, Kyle of Lochalsh "The film was made throughout the last year of the COVID pandemic, during an unfolding climate crisis, and at a point where the...
Portree High School pupils talking about COP26 on BBC Radio : 6th November
Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland at 9.45 am on Saturday 6th November. Rachel Shaw and James Campbell are speaking on behalf of the school about all the events pupils are doing this fortnight for COP26 and how these many and varied activities are helping to raise...
