We’re looking forward to activity with other organisations from across the country as part of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland. We’ve joined this coalition with over 70 organisations to campaign together for climate action and justice.
Read more about SCCS here.
It’s important to work together and act on climate change, and WLCAN Hub is committed to developing positive relationships that achieve meaningful outcomes.
Can you come up with a project that takes local action for the good of the planet? We’re launching our second Eco Development Fund, aimed at grassroots organisations whose activities help to address climate change in their local area. You must be a member of WLCAN to apply. To join, scan the first QR code to complete the form. The second QR code will open another document containing guidance notes and application form. Deadline for submissions is 29 September at 5pm.
Last year we distributed funding to 17 organisations across West Lothian whose efforts are what local climate action is all about. Examples include community woods volunteers who are improving biodiversity, gardeners who are contributing to local produce and helping to reduce food miles, and repair/reuse workshops whose efforts are reducing waste and promoting the circular economy. Volunteers working to conserve water and promote cleaner rivers also benefited from the fund, as did groups working for their community’s environment and well-being. See the full list of those who received funding and highlights so far of their work here.
Our first themed event took place on Monday 24 June, at West Lothian College. We were delighted to welcome 33 organisations connecting 56 participants for a day of discussion and workshops about the impact of climate on food growing and supply. Presentations came from the charity Sniffer, the Craigshill partnership Growing Together, Nourish Scotland and the biodiversity specialists from West Lothian Council. These covered how best to address food inequality, health, poverty, and the future of food supply nationally and globally as climate change impacts crops. Save the date for our next event on the theme of Water, on 28 September at Low Port Centre Linlithgow.
