Inverness local assembly for creative climate action

Tues 23 Apr 12-5pm

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Creative Carbon Scotland is working with cultural/sustainability organisations to deliver local assemblies for creative climate action!

All info👉: creativecarbonscotland.com/event/invernes…

🚨 Just two days left before our event: Youth Climate Leadership in the Highlands!🚨

If you're 18 - 35 years old and interested in climate action then you should register for this free event using the link in our bio 🔗

Details of the sessions in this thread 🧵

#2050StartsNow

Climate resilience a top priority for SEPA, including proactive measures to prepare for a changing climate and to mitigate the increasing risk of flooding.

We are seeking your input on Potentially Vulnerable Areas as part of our community-focused approach to flood risk…

🌊 What places in the Highland region do you feel are most protected from weather and climate impacts?

You can share your own insights and experiences on the map, too. Click the link to contribute: highlandadapts.commonplace.is

Join us for a day of climate collaboration, with Creative Carbon Scotland, Highland Adapts, NatureScot & Eden Court Highlands! 🌈
SPRINGBOARD brings together the creative community, climate workers and businesses to form powerful local networks💛
👉Book your free tickets here! eventbrite.co.uk/e/inverness-lo…

Spring is arriving in fits and spurts, but warmer days are coming!

This is a quick final reminder to add your winter weather stories to the Highland Weather & Climate Story Map: highlandadapts.commonplace.is

Thank you from team Highland Adapts 🌱

On the North Coast this weekend? Join us for a spring celebration! 🌼

📅Saturday 23 March, 1pm, Borgie cabin.

We will be looking at some special spring species including Scottish primrose, cuckoo and silver birch. There will be stories, singing and crafts for everyone.

On #WorldWaterDay we are asking communities with private water supplies impacted by water scarcity to check if they could benefit from funding to help connect to public supplies.

Scottish Government funds could cover the cost of a Water Impact Assessment.

More: gov.scot/policies/water…

✨ Meet the Editorial Team for our new #WaterSecurity theme, hailing from Bangladesh, Colombia, Myanmar & the Philippines.

📃 weADAPT Editors bring together and review content to ensure its quality, clarity & relevance.

💧 Explore our new Theme: bit.ly/3INWnJf

Last week, Sheila and Alice were joined by local Hub members from Inverness and surrounding areas for a cosy evening gathering! With delicious food from Velocity Cafe & Bicycle Workshop and lots of climate conversation, it was a lovely evening of connecting, discussion and planning. 🙌

What does *food waste* have to do with *climate resilience* in the Highlands?

✏️ Our new blog post focuses on why an efficient and sustainable food system is crucial for our regional climate resilience ...

highlandadapts.scot/food-waste-cli…

Zero Waste Scotland Highland Community Waste Partnership Highland Good Food Partnership

The Scottish Government is consulting on their Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan (2024-2029). Now is your opportunity to get involved!

The online consultation closes on April 24.

Learn more and submit your feedback: consult.gov.scot/energy-and-cli…

🎉 The Highland Weather & Climate Story Map has a new look

And new pages:
📖 What is a weather or climate story?
☔ Why are we collecting stories?
🌷 What is Highland Adapts?

Please add a new story and share the map with a friend!

Link: highlandadapts.commonplace.is

It takes a village! Or, in the case of Highland Adapts, a network of thematic teams. Click here to learn more: highlandadapts.scot/it-takes-a-vil…

Final call for book suggestions! Thank you to everyone who submitted book recommendations here and on our other socials.

📚🌍 What are your favourite climate and nature books?

📝 We are compiling a list of climate and nature-related books for Highland libraries to stock and we'd love to hear your suggestions!

Comment below ⬇️

🚨Just one week left to apply to our project funding calls which close on the 31st of January. Do you have a project idea that will help build resilience to severe weather events and natural hazards in Scotland? Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3NePtA1