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SUMMARY:Screening of  Dàn Fianais (Protest Poem) - a film by Andrew Black 
DESCRIPTION:Venue: Skye Bridge Studios\, Main Street\, Kyle of Lochalsh \n“The film was made throughout the last year of the COVID pandemic\, during an unfolding climate crisis\, and at a point where the effects of capitalism and imperialism are being reckoned with globally. The film reflects on ways of being here that might feel lost\, though still within the reach of living memory – as well as those that endure – to suggest multiple possible ways forward.” \nThe film is a co-commission by ATLAS Arts and Skye Climate Action. \nThe screening is free and about 1 hr long\, and will be followed by discussion.\nFor more information and to register\, click here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/screening-of-dan-fianais-protest-poem-a-film-by-andrew-black/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211106T113000
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SUMMARY:COP26 March on Skye Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 6th November\, 11.30 am – 2 pm. \nThink Global Act Local! \nOn this Global Day of Action for Climate Justice\, local groups across the planet are calling for urgent action to stop global heating and ensure climate justice. Join us on the Skye Bridge Climate March. \n\n\nIt will be a family-friendly gathering – children and youngsters welcome\nBring a banner or placard\, and wear bright clothing\nPlease take care of young children walking on the bridge\nPlease observe COVID19 precautions e.g. use face coverings and hand sanitiser when gathering before the march.\n(Disclaimer) People come at their own risk.\n\nAssembly instructions\n\nAssemble at the Kyleakin Roundabout from 11.30.\nPlease share transport where possible.\nIf you can\, please park in Kyleakin Hall car park and walk up\, so that those who are less able can use the little road opposite the bridge.\nPlease don’t obstruct any access for residents.\n\nIf you can’t come on the march\, but would like to show support for climate justice\, you can walk over the Bridge anytime during the weekend as individuals\, families or groups of friends with signs or placards visible to passing traffic.\nIf there are any more updates\, they’ll be posted on our news post and on Facebook.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/cop26-action-on-skye-bridge/
LOCATION:Kyleakin roundabout
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211105T120000
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SUMMARY:Fighting for the climate through intergenerational solidarity
DESCRIPTION:Join Generations Working Together during COP26 to talk about how we can join to fight climate change. “We will discuss why it’s vital that generations join together in this fight\, how to work with the governments and at a grassroots level and we will also share what we learned from hosting intergenerational climate conversations. We will be joined by Miriam Adcock\, the Project Manager for Consumer Waste Prevention at Zero Waste Scotland. Miriam will talk about zero waste initiatives and about working during COP26.” \nClick here to register.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/fighting-for-the-climate-through-intergenerational-solidarity/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211021T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210914T104823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T151556Z
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SUMMARY:Highland Climate Change Conference
DESCRIPTION:Last year’s Highland Climate Change Conference was a great success. This year’s Conference\, set in the context of COP26\, will bring people together from across and beyond Highland to discuss the climate and ecological emergency and explore topics relating to energy\, land and sea\, reaching net zero and building resilient communities \nIt will feature speakers from Government\, organisations\, climate groups\, community groups and individuals taking action to tackle the climate and ecological emergency. \nThe agenda and full list of speakers will be released in the weeks leading up to the event. You can keep updated on Twitter.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/highland-climate-change-conference-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210930T102208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T102855Z
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SUMMARY:Skye Climate Action: Climate and health - the co-benefits of action
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is a crisis\, but so too\, are current demands on the creaking National Health Service.  Addressing climate change benefits health (and health systems) and vice versa\, in areas such as diet\, physical activity and air pollution\, and many other aspects. \nThis session will start with a presentation to illustrate some of the links\, to be followed by Q+A\, discussion\, and your suggestions for climate-healthy lifestyles. \nZoom link from anne@skyeclimateaction.org
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/skye-climate-action-climate-and-health-the-co-benefits-of-action/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210921T122035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T122035Z
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SUMMARY:Saving our planet and making it fun!
DESCRIPTION:“Generations Working Together will celebrate environmental intergenerational projects and show you why saving the planet can be fun. We will be joined by Crawford Paris\, Project Manager from Turning the Plastic Tide who will share his intergenerational coastal project and will talk about the importance of fighting climate change. The workshop will include photography\, resources\, and tips for making your environmental project fun. This session is open for everyone and can be particularly useful for those working with children and young people.” \nClick here to register.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/saving-our-planet-and-making-it-fun/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210830T102532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T094751Z
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SUMMARY:Ethical Consumer Week
DESCRIPTION:We’re not on track to meet global carbon emission reductions goals. \nEthical Consumer Week 2021 will ask\, what will it take to bridge the gap? How can businesses\, governments and consumers work together to make the change required? And what might a fairer\, more equitable world look like on the other side? \nEach day will feature a different theme with speakers and events\, including food & farming\, clothing\, money\, retail\, housing and energy\, technology and transport. \nEthical Consumer Week partners are Ecotricity\, the Co-op Bank\, Your Co-op\, VEO and Ethex. \nTickets are priced as ‘pay as you feel’. \nMore info at www.ethicalconsumerweek.com
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/ethical-consumer-week/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210921T121246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211010T203531Z
UID:3241-1634067000-1634072400@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Skye Climate Action: Repair as an antidote to consumerism
DESCRIPTION:A meeting to move forward plans for a local Repair Cafe\, initially in the Broadford area\, but in the hope that it will spread around Skye and Raasay.  To stimulate thinking and discussion\, we will be joined by Miriam Adcock or colleague from Zero Waste Scotland\, speaking on their recently-launched campaign for responsible consumption. \nOver recent months\, Skye’s repair enthusiasts have had many conversations and a couple of physical meetings. Ideas emerging are that the Repair Cafe would be informal and social\, solutions would be worked out together\, with teaching and learning of skills. Some items would be retained by the original owner\, but some would be made available free or at low cost to the community. The recent ‘Waste Not at Hobbitin’ event showed that exchanging unwanted items can work alongside repair or refurbishment. These ways of re-using items fits into the circular economy and reduces consumption of new resources (and carbon cost). \nJust about any items can be considered by the Repair Cafe: clothes\, soft furnishings\, toys\, bikes\, shoes\, tools\, computers\, electrical appliances\, furniture\, household / garden / croft stuff … Bring it along or ask about it and get advice. It might be that there is no-one in the group who can fix it\, but we will also keep a list of professional ‘fixers’ and be able to refer on. We don’t wish to take business away from commercial repairers\, but to foster a culture of repair and re-use. If the challenge and satisfaction of mending or doing things up becomes the norm\, the need to have ‘new stuff’ becomes less dominant. That way\, there should be plenty for community groups and those in the business of restoration. \nThe aims of the meeting are: to firm up some of the ideas – and take on new ones\, identify people who are\, or might be interested in contributing from time to time; decide on at least one physical meeting in the next month or so; keep the momentum going. Come along if you want to know more or to chip in to the discussion. \nContact Anne for the zoom link.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/repair-and-refurbish/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210921T120952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T163234Z
UID:3237-1633548600-1633554000@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Skye Climate Action: Climate change - the science and COP26 explained
DESCRIPTION:Skye Climate Action invites you to ask the experts! \nWe are delighted to have Julian Paren and Katie Andrews to speak to us\, with plenty time for questions and answers. \nJulian is a former climate scientist\, and current member of Transition Black Isle. He will explain the scientific basis of climate change (in understandable language) taking into account the latest IPCC report from August this year. \nKatie is Climate Coordinator at The Highland Council\, and will give an overview of COP26 and local implications. \nQ+A will follow. \nContact Anne for the zoom link.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/climate-the-science-and-cop26-explained/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210930T122616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T122736Z
UID:3272-1633424400-1633453200@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Zero Waste Scotland: we need to talk about consumption
DESCRIPTION:We need to rethink how we consume in Scotland and around the world. Around four-fifths of Scotland’s footprint comes from the products and materials we manufacture\, use\, and throw away. In fact\, the average Scot consumes 18.4 tonnes of materials every year – that’s the equivalent of 50kg per week on average. \nThe recent appointment of the first Circular Economy Minister in Scotland provides the opportunity to accelerate circularity and change Scotland for the better. \nThe discussion sessions include \n\nBridging the overconsumption and carbon gap\nCircular cities and regions\nBreaking the consumption habit\nRethinking the food system to reduce food waste\nGlobal supply chains and business models\nTurning waste into valuable resources\n\nRegister here. \n 
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/zero-waste-scotland-we-need-to-talk-about-consumption/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210930T210035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T221247Z
UID:3277-1633370400-1633377600@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Highland Good Food Partnership : local food consultation workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Highland Good Food Partnership’s online local food consultation workshop will gather responses and feed in to the Scottish Government’s recently published Local Food for Everyone consultation. Questions for discussion include \n\nWhy is local food important?\nWhat do we want to see from a Local Food plan? – nationally and locally.\nHow can Scotland grow more of what it eats and eat more of what it grows?\nHow can a local food plan make the maximum positive impact on our environment and biodiversity?\n\nThis workshop is open to absolutely everyone!  Come add your voice to the consultation and find out about what is already going on in Highland. \nClick here for information and to register.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/highland-good-food-programme-local-food-consultation-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210915T164812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T111758Z
UID:3227-1633339800-1633537800@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:Scottish Land Commission Conference – Land Connection 2021
DESCRIPTION:Bringing together experts from across a range of industries including public bodies\, local authorities\, academia\, housing sector\, private sector and social enterprises\, the conference will look at the role of land in helping to achieve some of Scotland’s big ambitions for the economy\, climate and communities.  \nFor more information and to register for the individual sessions\, click here.
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/scottish-land-commission-conference-land-connection-2021/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210728T164607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T164607Z
UID:3131-1633003200-1633028400@skyeclimateaction.org
SUMMARY:From Inspiration to Practice:  Delivering Net Zero through Local Government
DESCRIPTION:In the run up to COP26\, Ashden\, Centre for Alternative Technology\, Aberdeen Climate Action and Climate Emergency UK are holding a free virtual conference showcasing innovative\, local government-led net-zero projects from throughout the UK and Europe.\nRegister here
URL:https://skyeclimateaction.org/events/from-inspiration-to-practice-delivering-net-zero-through-local-government/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210929T210000
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210921T115332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T121612Z
UID:3232-1632943800-1632949200@skyeclimateaction.org
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210921T112521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T115844Z
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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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210830T164935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T164935Z
UID:3161-1632232800-1632330000@skyeclimateaction.org
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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210830T171514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T172816Z
UID:3166-1631952000-1632675600@skyeclimateaction.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210728T164139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T164139Z
UID:3129-1631836800-1632700799@skyeclimateaction.org
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210909T174919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210909T175159Z
UID:3201-1631734200-1631739600@skyeclimateaction.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTSTAMP:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210728T163628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210830T165548Z
UID:3127-1631577600-1632182399@skyeclimateaction.org
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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210728T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T162029Z
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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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210426T171404Z
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UID:2933-1629982800-1629988200@skyeclimateaction.org
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:20260430T223714
CREATED:20210528T125550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210630T123335Z
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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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
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:20260430T223714
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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