In Spring 2021 six conversations hosted by the Scottish Ecological Design Association as a response to the climate emergency will explore how Scotland needs to change its approach to land use to meet its net zero climate targets.
Scotland’s EU exit laws improve environmental protection, but bill must go further for nature
This week’s debate on Scotland’s EU exit Bill has strengthened Scotland’s future environmental watchdog, but does not go far enough to protect Scotland’s nature.
Mock COP26 starts 19th November, led by young people
“We want real action”. A two-week, youth led COP26 with participants from around the world, raising ambitions for next year’s COP26 in Glasgow.
How well is Scotland tackling climate change?
Scotland has made progress, but much still needs to be done to achieve the 2045 net-zero target.
Video of Highland Council Climate Conference now available
A wide range of presentations setting out the seriousness of the situation we are in and actions being carried out across Highland. Not to be missed.
Woodland Trust petition for native woodland planting in Scotland
The Woodland Trust is calling for Scotland’s tree planting targets to include at least 50% native woodland.
Skye Climate Action Conversation with regional groups 19th November
With Trish Robertson, chair of Highland Council’s Climate Change Working Group, and friends from climate/green groups across our region.
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland “Financing Climate Justice” report
The report calls on the Scottish Government to increase its Climate Justice Fund to reach more communities globally, and to host pre-COP meetings with representatives from the global south.
Grassroots to Global – supporting Peoples’ Assemblies in Scotland
Contact the project for details of their first public meeting on 3rd November.
#Together4Forests campaign
Petition the EU to make a strong law to keep products linked to global deforestation out of the EU market.

