We’ve provided some useful links for those in community organisations looking to get involved in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021.
Read MoreThe Climate Fringe website shares information on community events and activity happening in the run up to COP26.
Read MoreScottish Communities CAN is a network of community groups taking action on climate change and ‘associate’ supporting organisations and individuals. It provides a range of guides, tools and networking and funding opportunities for community-led climate action.
Read MoreThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change. Visit the IPPC website for reports, research and other information about climate change.
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion Scotland uses non-violent direct action to persuade governments to act justly on the climate emergency. Visit XR Scotland’s website to find out about local groups, direct action training, volunteering and other resources and information.
Read MoreIn this briefing, CHEX makes the links between community-led health and climate action, arguing that the effects of climate change – as with health and wellbeing – are distributed unfairly, and we cannot address health inequality and wider inequality without also addressing climate justice.
Read MoreStop Climate Chaos Scotland is a coalition of over 60 member organisations, working together for positive action relating to the climate emergency. Visit their website for news, policy and events updates.
Read MoreIn this briefing, CHEX argues that by building on the fantastic community-led response to Covid-19 and by making use of great ways for everyone to take part (e.g. citizens assemblies) we can build a more just and sustainable country which really begins to tackle long-term health inequalities.
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