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SUMMARY:Skye Climate Action: Growing towards COP26
DESCRIPTION:The next in our series of discussions on food growing. \nWe’ll hear about non-toxic pest management and aquaponics as a potential crofting diversification enterprise\, and also cover tasks for autumn. \nThere will also be Q+A  with discussion about growing in general. Bring your questions and share your successes (and failures?) in this year’s growing. \nContact Anne for the zoom link.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/skye-climate-action-growing-towards-cop26/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
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SUMMARY:CARES Conference 2021: Community action to net zero
DESCRIPTION:CARES* annual conference will highlight what communities have been doing to tackle the climate crisis through their involvement in renewable energy projects and how these are benefitting their local communities. \nThey’ll be looking at how your community can transition to net zero with the support of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). They’ll also be joined by Michael Matheson MSP\, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero\, Energy and Transport. \nThe event will be on Microsoft Teams. Click here for the detailed programme\, including 8 focus groups in the afternoon. \nBook your conference space now.  Please remember to book your general conference space\, together with your two focus session spaces. \n*Local Energy Scotland is a consortium made up of: \n\nEnergy Saving Trust\nChangeworks\nThe Energy Agency\nSCARF and\nThe Wise Group.\n\nIt administers and manages the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/cares-conference-2021-community-action-to-net-zero/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210830T164935Z
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SUMMARY:Shake up the System: How do we achieve meaningful change in society for a fair climate future
DESCRIPTION:Shake up the System will be a virtual conference\, exploring how behavioural\, societal\, and cultural changes can link to achieve meaningful systems change in the UK to address the climate crisis and develop a fairer society. The conference will bring together learning and experience from across sectors – identifying common barriers and enablers to help all actors move forward in their work. \nWith a diverse set of speakers\, and an interactive format\, participants will be encouraged to share ideas and examples from their own work and collaborate with other participants from across sectors to problem solve and work together to identify actions for enabling change. \nThe conference runs for two days: 21-22 September 2021\, 2:00 – 5:00pm\n \nRegister here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/shake-up-the-system-how-do-we-achieve-meaningful-change-in-society-for-a-fair-climate-future/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210921T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210830T110437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T094727Z
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SUMMARY:Waste not and repair at Hobbitin
DESCRIPTION:This three-day session is an opportunity to bring along unwanted items that someone else might be interested in making use of\, and browsing for those things that you could use. At the same time\, if you have something needing repair or you’d like to know if it’s salvageable\, then bring along – clothes\, tools\, electrical\, toys\, bikes – whatever. People with repair skills will be popping in during the three days and can advise\, or even fix. We also want to hear people’s ideas for developing a ‘circular economy’ and building resilience in the community. \nThe event runs from 11 am – 3 pm  each day\, at 9 Torrin (look out for the signs). \nContact Becky and Paul for more info at beckyplasticfree@btinternet.com.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/waste-not-and-repair-at-hobbitin/
LOCATION:9 Torrin\, 9 Torrin\, Isle of Skye\, IV49 9BA
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210918T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210830T171514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T172816Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Fringe week
DESCRIPTION:See what’s on during Climate Fringe Week\n\nIf you’re a Scotland-based individual\, group or organisation\, you can take part in Climate Fringe Week to share your events and get more people involved. \nIf you are thinking of running an event as part of Climate Fringe Week please email Veronica@stopclimatechaos.scot \nAdd your event to the calendar with the event uploader. If you have any difficulties contact Veronica.\nThere is a Toolkit for loads of ideas to get started and useful links. You can add the Climate Fringe Week logo to your event to make it look and feel part of the festival\, and you can join in monthly information and networking sessions by registering here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/climate-fringe-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210728T164139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T164139Z
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SUMMARY:Great British Beach Clean
DESCRIPTION:Following a year of Covid restrictions\, the amount of PPE on beaches is expected to increase dramatically. The huge increase of single-use plastic\, designed to keep us safe\, has led to a flood of plastic pollution ending up in our rivers and seas. \nJoin the 2021 Great British Beach Clean. Every piece of rubbish collected means less waste ends up in the ocean. And if you record your litter items using our simple litter survey form you’ll be contributing to an international science project to monitor and reduce marine pollution. \nOrganise a clean\, or sign up for an event near you.  Find out more. \n\n 
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/great-british-beach-clean-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210909T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T175159Z
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SUMMARY:Growing food to reduce plastic
DESCRIPTION:A Future Communities Highlands and Islands (FCHI) event run by Skye Climate Action and Planet Sutherland on What can we all grow to reduce what we buy wrapped in plastic. \nThis will be an open / round table discussion to share and discuss ideas for action as individuals and as community. The session will start with some stories to trigger the conversation: \nWhy don’t we all grow all of our own lettuce? How about using broad beans and courgette instead of avocado? Have you tried kale crisps etc. (And why bother reducing plastic if it’s recycled anyway?)\nYou’re welcome to bring your own stories to share. \nAll welcome but please register with Eventbrite. \nContact anne@skyeclimateaction.org if you have any questions or just join in.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/growing-food-to-reduce-plastic/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210728T163628Z
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SUMMARY:Scotland Climate Week
DESCRIPTION:Keep Scotland Beautiful’s Climate Week enables organisations and communities to celebrate and showcase what they’re doing to tackle climate change. \n\nJoin one of the many Climate Week events taking place online or run your own online event. Or raise awareness among your employees and stakeholders about climate change and its consequences for Scotland and the actions you’ve taken towards tackling climate change. The week also presents an ideal opportunity to encourage positive behaviours within the home\, local community\, and workplace. There’s a toolkit and materials to support you on the Scottish Government’s new Net Zero Nation website. \nKeep Scotland Beautiful’s climate action work: \nClimate Emergency Training available for businesses\, local authorities\, communities and youth workers. KSB’s climate change webpages also have background information about climate change\, ways to take climate action and inspiring case studies. \nScottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund\, managed by KSB supports projects across Scotland to take action on climate change. Find your local project through the interactive map here and view case studies here. \nThe Climate Ready Classrooms project  prepares young people to join a national network of Carbon Literate ambassadors who plan and act on climate change issues within their own schools and communities. The initiative is supported by the Scottish Government.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/scotland-climate-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210731T160547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210817T150636Z
UID:3137-1631095200-1631104200@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Practically Helping Highland Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:Highland Environment Network’s autumn forum on how we measure biodiversity health\,  and practical work that is happening in the Highlands to benefit nature.  With presentations and discussion.\n\n\n\nMore information and register here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/practically-helping-highland-biodiversity/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210831T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210831T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210728T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T162029Z
UID:3125-1630436400-1630441800@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Eco-Anxiety Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Feeling overwhelmed by the state of our planet?  What is Eco-anxiety and why does it arise? Have you or anyone you know felt it lately? \nSCCAN has teamed up with Climate Psychology Alliance to deliver a workshop on eco-anxiety and managing emotions. Through shared experience\, SCAN hopes to help you understand better why healthy emotion regulation is important and offer some tips around that. They will provide a useful theoretical framework for people to understand how to approach eco-anxiety. \nBook here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/eco-anxiety-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210826T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210826T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022900
CREATED:20210817T151433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T152530Z
UID:3139-1630004400-1630011600@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:How Highland pensions are driving the climate crisis and what we can do about it
DESCRIPTION:The Highland Council pension fund invests over £40 million in fossil fuel companies that are fuelling the climate crisis\, including BP and mining giant BHP. \nThe Highland Council declared a Climate Emergency in 2019\, but we need to see it take action to stop funding the climate crisis to back up these words. \nOn Thursday 26th August at 7pm\, join us for an evening of inspiring speakers\, films and climate action to learn how Highland pensions can help tackle the climate crisis. \nWe’ll be joined by guest speakers from both the Highlands and South America who will share how the Highland Council pension fund’s investments directly lead to injustice and pollution for communities around the world. \nWe’ll also hear about the new Fossil Free Highlands campaign to end these investments and find out how we can call on our councillors\, MSPs and pension funds to make the shift to ethical investments and a fossil free future. \nThere will be a chance to meet other people from across the Highlands and beyond\, and to discuss how we can take meaningful climate action together in the run up to the UN climate conference\,COP26\, which is taking place in Glasgow in November. Everyone is welcome! \nThe event brings together Friends of the Earth Scotland\, Protect Our Winters\, the Highland Charter for Responsible Investment\, Fridays for Future Highlands and War on Want. \nSpecial guest speakers: \n\nSebastian Ordonez Munoz\, Senior International Programmes Officer (Latin America) at War on Want in London\nLauren MacCallum\, General Manager for Protect Our Winters UK\, based in Aviemore\nLily Henderson\, youth climate striker with Fridays for Future Highlands\n\nRegister here
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/how-highland-pensions-are-driving-the-climate-crisis-and-what-we-can-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210826T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210826T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210426T171404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T171404Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhoods: Designing in the community
DESCRIPTION:The 20-minute concept has gained attention internationally and has been developed in cities such as Melbourne\, Portland and Paris. The concept looks at having all your basic needs – health and social care\, shops\, work hubs\, places to socialise –  met within a 20-minute walk\, wheel or cycle from where you live. \nThe Scottish Government’s 2020-21 Programme for Government  announced the ambition of 20- minute neighbourhoods and the concept has gained significant traction since the COVID-19 pandemic with people staying closer to home to access support and services. \nThe  Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland is holding four events\, each with a panel of speakers and breakout rooms. \n\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Introduction Thu 6th May (13:00 to 14:30pm)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Getting around and accessing services Thursday 17th June (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Social connection\, housing and greenspace Thu 15th July (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Designing in the community Thu 26th Aug (13:00 to 14:30)\n\nTo sign up to the first event\, please send an email to event@alliance-scotland.org.uk
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/exploring-scotlands-20-minute-neighbourhoods-designing-in-the-community/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210818T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210528T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T123335Z
UID:3053-1629277200-1629306000@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Our Living Landscape: Communities Leading Change
DESCRIPTION:Coigach & Assynt Living Landscape (CALL)  in the far north west of Scotland is a partnership of community\, charity and private landowners and charities working together to improve both the environmental and economic prospects of this very remote part of Scotland. \nOver 30 projects have been carried out\, included upgrading and creating almost 13km of paths\, including routes over the iconic mountains of Quinag and Suilven; nearly 600ha of native woodlands planted and managed; innovative training programmes for deer management and crofters; and an outdoor woodland learning project that has worked with every school in the area. \nThe conference will showcase what has been achieved in the past years and share experience and knowledge\, and provide networking opportunities with other practitioners in the field of landscape-scale conservation \nRegister here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/our-living-landscape-communities-leading-change/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210901
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210630T123017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T104344Z
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SUMMARY:Skye Climate Action Climate Fèis
DESCRIPTION:Skye Climate Action’s CLIMATE FÈIS is a Community Climate Festival for Skye\, Raasay and Lochalsh throughout the month of August 2021.  It is a Fringe Festival to the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26). \nThe festival showcases the creative activities Skye\, Raasay and Lochalsh are doing in response to the challenges of climate change and the need to reduce our carbon emissions. It is a festival for everyone and individuals and communities have signed up to put on a fantastic range of events including: \nOpening ceremony – members of Skye & Lochalsh Faiths Together and Broadford Church of Scotland; Scything event – Heather Beaton & Kyle Community Trust; Climate Champions – Roz Birch & the Selkie Collective; Active Enquiry theatre – Suzanne Dance; Sustainable construction workshop – James Wilson; Hydro electric project – Sleat Community Trust; Open studio – Irene Blair; Online events – The Highland Council Climate team; Artwork – various schools; Food foraging workshops – Glenelg; Litter picking events – Jenny Chapman; and many more. \nVisit the Climate Fèis website for more information.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/skye-climate-action-climate-feis/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210720T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210720T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210630T092841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T124144Z
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SUMMARY:First steps on a journey towards a sustainable energy supply for Skye and Raasay
DESCRIPTION:Skye Climate Action and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) have begun a conversation about community engagement and potential future community energy benefits. \nUnder its Resilience as a Service programme\, SSEN is proposing a two-year trial to provide a system to quickly restore supply to customers when there is a fault on the line\, replacing back-up diesel generators with a 4 MW battery. This would cover 90% of all potential demand for 4 hours. The battery could eventually facilitate the development of new green energy systems based in the community. \nThe meeting with SSEN and E-ON will inform the public of the planned trial\, and ask and answer questions\, marking the start of a broader engagement plan. The meeting will focus on the aim of the trial – resilience to paying customers – as this has to be in place before anything else can happen. \nPlease email us for the MS teams link for the meeting.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/first-steps-on-a-journey-towards-a-sustainable-energy-supply-for-skye-and-raasay/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210717T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210717T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210630T093938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T122628Z
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SUMMARY:A repair scheme for Skye
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an outdoor meeting at Torrin to help us continue developing ideas for a repair scheme on Skye.  Bring your own picnic! \nWe are very keen to hear your ideas and feedback on this evolving project\, and we welcome everyone who would like to join this initiative. Please contact Anne with suggestions or for more information. \nThere is already a lot of local interest in extending the useful life of clothes\, shoes\, tools\, appliances and anything else\, by mending\, fixing\, or restoring. Two meetings with SCA supporters during June brought together people with a range of skills and lots of great ideas and enthusiasm. The discussion and practical examples of things needing mending (e.g. clothing\, garden tools\, radios\, computers) enabled us to start working out what would be needed when the community is invited to bring along their damaged items. \nAt present\, our vision for developing a repair culture includes a forum for teaching techniques\, with workshops for specific skills. It could be that some items are dropped off\, repaired and sold on cheaply. Perhaps there could be hubs to collect materials and items for re-use or recycling. We are keen to tap into the making and mending skills of the older generation\, and to encourage intergenerational collaboration. \nThere are still many details to be worked through including venue(s)\, communication strategies and the gathering of information and resources. We don’t want to adversely affect commercial repairers and so we plan to keep a list of them so that we can channel business towards them\, as appropriate. \nWhat is the connection between repairing our stuff and the climate emergency? \nRepair workshops and cafes are springing up around Scotland and worldwide\, to reduce the amount of our stuff going to landfill. Making things last longer helps us to value possessions more\, learn new skills\, share expertise and tools and reduce demand for new goods (consumerism) therefore saving money and resources. It can build community resilience as well as reducing waste. The extractive processes that underpin consumerism drive climate change and biodiversity loss\, pushing us towards the planetary boundaries. Learning new ways of recognising and satisfying our needs (rather than our wants) is valuable mitigation.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/towards-a-repair-scheme-for-skye/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210715T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210426T171327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T171327Z
UID:2931-1626354000-1626359400@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhoods: Social connection\, housing and greenspace
DESCRIPTION:The 20-minute concept has gained attention internationally and has been developed in cities such as Melbourne\, Portland and Paris. The concept looks at having all your basic needs – health and social care\, shops\, work hubs\, places to socialise –  met within a 20-minute walk\, wheel or cycle from where you live. \nThe Scottish Government’s 2020-21 Programme for Government  announced the ambition of 20- minute neighbourhoods and the concept has gained significant traction since the COVID-19 pandemic with people staying closer to home to access support and services. \nThe  Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland is holding four events\, each with a panel of speakers and breakout rooms. \n\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Introduction Thu 6th May (13:00 to 14:30pm)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Getting around and accessing services Thursday 17th June (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Social connection\, housing and greenspace Thu 15th July (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Designing in the community Thu 26th Aug (13:00 to 14:30)\n\nTo sign up to the first event\, please send an email to event@alliance-scotland.org.uk
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/exploring-scotlands-20-minute-neighbourhoods-social-connection-housing-and-greenspace/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210708T125403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T125753Z
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SUMMARY:Cutting edge issues of the energy transition: UK climate ambitions vs paralysis of decision-making to phase out fossil fuels
DESCRIPTION:A lunch time event hosted by ReWiRE (Regen’s Women in Renewables Network). \nIn two progress reports\, published on 24 June\, the UK’s Committee on Climate Change “offers its appraisal of progress on the twin climate challenges: cutting emissions to Net Zero and adapting to the climate risks facing the UK. They draw on the Committee’s comprehensive analysis of the UK’s Sixth Carbon Budget and their recent third Climate Change Risk Assessment to present more than 200 climate policy recommendations\, covering every part of government. \nAs the Climate Change Committee’s report notes\, the renewables sector has led the way in reducing carbon emissions and has a crucial role to play in helping the country reach Net Zero. However\, the assessment from the Climate Change Committee has laid bare the gap between the government’s climate ambition and the paralysis of decision making on key policies to phase out the use of fossil fuels. \nRachel Hay (lead analyst – buildings at The Committee on Climate Change) will join us to give an overview of the reports and the clear messages they have presented to government\, including on the Net Zero Strategy. Following this we will then take a deep dive into heat and buildings. ” \nBook here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/cutting-edge-issues-of-the-energy-transition-uk-climate-ambitions-vs-the-paralysis-of-decision-making-to-phase-out-fossil-fuels/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210713T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210627T134202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210627T135020Z
UID:3066-1626204600-1626210000@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:SCA meeting with Skye & Raasay Investment Plan committee
DESCRIPTION:How do you wish Skye and Raasay to develop over the next 10 years – and what don’t you want to see happen? The Skye and Raasay Investment Plan*** aims to achieve the outcomes of Sustainable Tourism\, a  Diverse and Green Economy\, good Digital and Transport Infrastructure\, and Strengthening Communities. \nJoin our meeting to hear about the current plans and ambitions\, put your questions\, make suggestions\, affirm the decisions made or express your cautions. \nIt is vital that Scotland\, including Skye and Raasay\, has a Just Transition to a net zero society by 2045\, and that our recovery from the pandemic is ‘Just’ and ‘Green’. Contributing to the Investment Plan is therefore an opportunity for you to influence these major adjustments to current ‘norms’ as they exist right here in our community. There have already been workshops in January and June this year to discuss the Plan\, and do also comment on the priorities online. \nContact Anne for the zoom link. \n***The Skye and Raasay Investment Plan is being developed under the leadership of The Highland Council (THC)\, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)\, building towards outcomes established in 2020: Sustainable Tourism\, a  Diverse and Green Economy\, good Digital and Transport Infrastructure\, and Strengthening Communities. These outcomes considered “poverty reduction\, supporting community participation and dialogue\, community safety\, resilience and mental health and wellbeing as motivators to address inequality for the people of the islands.”  The Investment Plan aims to “establish a collaborative approach for public sector agencies\, businesses\, the 3rd sector and the wider community to work together to prioritise and coordinate investment opportunities in the area.”
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/sca-meeting-with-skye-raasay-investment-plan-committee/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210627T190018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T121830Z
UID:3086-1625911200-1625929200@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Climate Fèis information and Fairtrade stall
DESCRIPTION:Come along to  Armadale Castle Market to visit the Climate Fèis stall. There will be information and Fair Trade items\, and you’ll be able to find out more about the Fèis from Trish Rogers\, co-facilitator.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/climate-feis-information-and-fairtrade-stall/
LOCATION:Armadale Castle\, Armadale Castle\, Isle of Skye\, IV45 8RS
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210618T201250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T121523Z
UID:3061-1625772600-1625778000@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Break free from plastic
DESCRIPTION:Plastic pollution is a major problem in our world and yet it is still being churned out (with significant climate costs) and there are plans to manufacture even more in the coming years. SCA has become an associate member of the international ‘Break Free from Plastic‘ organisation\, and their resources can help us to make the break\, both locally and also perhaps joining with national or global events. \nFor this meeting during ‘Plastic-free July’ we’ll have 3 speakers with time for questions and answers. Inspired by these talks\, we will then discuss how we can raise awareness\, potential actions to break free of the ubiquitous unnecessary plastic in our lives. \nOur speakers are:  Thomas Prentice on approaches to managing waste plastic\, Anne MacLennan on climate impacts of plastic\, and Emma and Amy from the Selkie Collective will bring ideas for avoiding plastic use in our daily lives. \nAll welcome: join the discussion or if you prefer\, just sit in and listen. \nYou can obtain the zoom link from Anne.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/break-free-from-plastic/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210705T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210630T102200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T102351Z
UID:3097-1625479200-1625500800@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:People and Planet: shift power to those fighting for a just and sustainable world
DESCRIPTION:Free online training by People and Planet\, open to all young people and university students who want to shift power from corporations and the wealthy to those fighting for a more just and sustainable world. \nThe training is from 5th – 29th July. \nOrganise to win! Discover the tools\, tactics and techniques needed to fight for justice wherever you are. \nLearn to educate yourself: Find out about the root causes of global injustice\, how Universities are complicit\, and how to fight back. \nBecome part of a movement: Get to know other student organisers\, and learn from a wide range of different campaigns. \nRegister here
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/people-and-planet-shift-power-to-those-fighting-for-a-just-and-sustainable-world/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210429T182226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T182226Z
UID:2958-1625050800-1625058000@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:SCA Electrical Amnesty - domestic appliance recycling
DESCRIPTION:Drop off your unwanted domestic electrical appliances – large or small\, anything with a plug or battery – at Ashaig Camp Site between 11 am and 1 pm.  Items will be collected by ILM Highland and either fully recycled or selected for reuse. Items suitable for reuse are removed from the waste stream and taken to their Reuse Workshop to undergo a thorough testing\, cleaning and refurbishment process\, including PAT testing\, ready for sale. \nMore info here in ILM’s blog\, and watch a video here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/sca-electrical-amnesty-domestic-appliance-recycling-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210629T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210629T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210615T132352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T132352Z
UID:3057-1624993200-1624998600@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:The Future Sustainability of Highland Communities #2 – Climate Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:The second in a three part series of events looks at how communities can contribute to the national effort to address climate change and adaption. \nLearn what’s happening from communities both locally in Caithness and Sutherland\, and across Scotland\, that are already involved in this critical issue of our time. \nWhat will a Just Transition mean for our communities and how can we ensure that the benefits of reaching Net Zero are fairly shared. \nThe event will include short presentations followed by a panel discussion and open Q&As for members of the public. Questions can be sent in advance to aimee.hesp@communitylandscotland.org.uk. \nRegister here
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/the-future-sustainability-of-highland-communities-2-climate-mitigation/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210701
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210626T153603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210626T153647Z
UID:3064-1624838400-1625097599@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Three-day action storm on the worst corporate plastic polluters
DESCRIPTION:Break Free From Plastic’s latest report\, ‘Missing the Mark: Unveiling Corporate False Solutions to the Plastic Crisis’ reveals just how little effort the top corporate plastic polluters are putting into reducing their plastic footprint. \nAmong these corporations are Coca-Cola\, PepsiCo\, and Nestlé\, which have been named as the top three corporate plastic polluters for three years in a row. \nJoin Break Free From Plastic for a three-day action storm – posting\, tagging\, sending postcards\, letters and demanding accountability for these companies’ false solutions and continuous contribution to the plastic pollution crisis. See details here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/three-day-action-storm-on-the-worst-corporate-plastic-polluters/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210525T190422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T190808Z
UID:3037-1624563000-1624568400@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Cycling and other green transport on Skye
DESCRIPTION:Cycling and walking reduce emissions and are good for physical and mental health\, but active transport presents challenges in rural areas. We’ll hear about some of the pros and cons from cycling advocates in particular\, with an update on cycleways\, and also touch on other aspects of low-emission transport. Do come along and share your ideas\, opinions and grievances about any kind of transport on the island. You can email particular concerns or questions beforehand to be addressed at the meeting\, or just come along on the day.\nZoom link from anne@skyeclimateaction.org
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/cycling-and-other-green-transport-on-skye/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T163000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T180000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210611T213558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T131929Z
UID:3055-1624293000-1624298400@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Breaking Boundaries\, Post Growth & The Future We Choose
DESCRIPTION:Can we still tackle the climate crisis and avoid its most devastating impacts? What will it take to do so? And what kind of future can we still build? \nJoin an exclusive live\, conversation with Christiana Figueres (Paris agreement facilitator)\, Tom Rivett-Carnac (Co-author with Christiana of ‘The future we choose’)\, scientist Johann Rockstrom (Planetary boundaries)\, and Tom Jackson (Environmental economist).  Hosted by Outrage + Optimism\, the the most widely listened to independent climate change podcast \nYou can put your questions to these leading experts on the science and economics underlying the climate crisis. \nRegister here
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/breaking-boundaries-post-growth-the-future-we-choose/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210617T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210617T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210426T171248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T171248Z
UID:2929-1623934800-1623940200@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Exploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhoods: Getting around and accessing services
DESCRIPTION:The 20-minute concept has gained attention internationally and has been developed in cities such as Melbourne\, Portland and Paris. The concept looks at having all your basic needs – health and social care\, shops\, work hubs\, places to socialise –  met within a 20-minute walk\, wheel or cycle from where you live. \nThe Scottish Government’s 2020-21 Programme for Government  announced the ambition of 20- minute neighbourhoods and the concept has gained significant traction since the COVID-19 pandemic with people staying closer to home to access support and services. \nThe  Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland is holding four events\, each with a panel of speakers and breakout rooms. \n\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Introduction Thu 6th May (13:00 to 14:30pm)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Getting around and accessing services Thursday 17th June (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Social connection\, housing and greenspace Thu 15th July (13:00 to 14:30)\nExploring Scotland’s 20-minute neighbourhood: Designing in the community Thu 26th Aug (13:00 to 14:30)\n\nTo sign up to the first event\, please send an email to event@alliance-scotland.org.uk
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/exploring-scotlands-20-minute-neighbourhoods-getting-around-and-accessing-services/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210618
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210524T202933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210524T203250Z
UID:3005-1623888000-1623974399@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Clean Air Day Scotland
DESCRIPTION:The Clean Air Day Scotland campaign encourages people to ditch the car\, particularly for the school run and other shorter trips\, and instead walk or cycle quieter\, less polluting side streets. Also switch off your vehicle engine if it is stationary and safe to do so\, especially outside schools\, shops and COVID-19 test centres\, to reduce the risk of others breathing in harmful particulates. \nThe campaign urges people to consider some of the grants and opportunities to buy or lease an EV or try out an EV by joining a local car club. With more of us homeworking\, can you choose low or zero-emission forms of transport such as cargo bikes or electric vans for essential deliveries? \nYou can encourage your organisation or business to take part\, with toolkits and resources at https://www.cleanairday.org.uk/scotland\, including the Clean Air Day Gaelic logo.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/clean-air-day-scotland/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T022901
CREATED:20210525T183145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T183145Z
UID:3032-1623871800-1623877200@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:The Story of Plastic - film discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Zoom discussion of the film ‘The Story of Plastic’ and what actions we can take locally. \nContact anne@skyeclimateaction.org for the Zoom link.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/the-story-of-plastic-film-discussion/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Skye Climate Action":MAILTO:info@skyeclimateaction.org
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