Extinction Rebellion Highlands & Islands and Moray Action supporters gathered at the Highland Council offices on 22nd September – the day the Council’s new Climate Change committee was formally created – to press councillors to deliver on their commitments on...
The Highland Council’s new Climate Change Committee
On 22nd September 2022, The Highland Council formally created its new Climate Change Committee, and agreed its terms of reference. The Climate Change Committee will have a “critical role in providing advice and guidance on the climate, ecological and environmental...
Highland Council seeking views on funding priorities. Deadline: 9th September
Highland Council are seeking people's views on funding priorities "to help inform decisions about awarding funding at local level." There is a questionnaire and you can put forward ideas. DEADLINE: 9th September. While this is an opportunity to flag up areas where...
JOB: Climate Network Coordinator for South Highlands (Including Skye, Raasay and Small Isles). Deadline 3rd August
Exciting job opportunity to coordinate community climate action in Highlands (south) as part of a Scotland-wide community climate action network.
The Highland Council Climate Change Committee
The Highland Council has decided that 'Given the strategic significance of the climate and ecological emergency on a Highland, national and international level, the Climate Change Working Group is to become a formal Council Climate Change Committee.' Chair: Karl...
Highland Good Food Partnership newsletter
The Highland Good Food Partnership brings people together to create a local food system that is better for the planet, better for people and better for producers, and is fair to all. Their website has a great range of information materials and podcasts with people...
Guide to community composting in Highland Region
A new website, the Highland Community Composting Resource, has been created for communities in the Highlands that are interested in starting or further developing community composting projects. There is a step-by-step Decision-Making Guide to help you get going or to develop your composting project, as well as links to help, information on legal requirements, and much more.
Highland Climate Festival, 25th June – 4th July 2022
The #HighlandClimateFestival is taking place from Saturday 25th June to Sunday 3rd July 2022. The event will celebrate and engage communities, businesses and public sector throughout the region in climate action.
Climate Job Opportunity for Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh. Deadline 9 a.m., 23rd May
Part-time post to coordinate community climate action in Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh, as part of a Scotland-wide community climate action network. Could lead to the creation of a Climate Hub for Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh.
Highland Council’s new biodiversity- and climate-friendly mowing policy
The Highland Council is increasing the amount of set aside and wildlife corridors across the area, by reducing areas being mown and the frequency of cutting, for example only cutting paths through larger greenspaces, reducing verge cutting and creating wildflower or...