Narrating Change: Co-producing adaptation targets between communities and policymakers in Scotlands is a study produced by SCCAN in collaboration with Kings College London. Read about this exploration of the role of storytelling and narrative in…Continue readingWeaving Stories and Adapting Together
Author: Joana Avi-Lorie
With wishes of peace, safety, justice and solidarity from SCCAN and 1000 Better Stories during the festive period. Free postcard to send to your loved ones: Artwork by Story Weaver Joana Avi-Lorie.Continue readingThe Only Home We Have Ever Known
Research findings and reflections on community health during a visit to Belhaven Community Garden in Dunbar. A valuable and inspiring partnership with NHS Lothian, the garden is now threatened by the closure of the Belhaven…Continue readingCommunity health & community gardens: The Haven at Belhaven Community Garden
Story Weaver Joana Avi-Lorie shares the stories behind some toy libraries in Scotland, how they connect families and build communities, and how you can find or create one in your area. The concept of loaning…Continue readingToy Libraries: Sharing joy and building community
Cover photograph: Climate Hubs coordinators standing in the lovely garden of Parklands Hotel, Perth at the end of the session (some missing, had to run for their trains!) At a crucial time for energy transition…Continue readingClimate Action Hubs Energy Design Sprint
A reflection on energy, land, and life. While fictional in form, this story is based on a conversation between SCCAN story weaver Joana and former miner and rescue officer Sinclair in May 2024 at the…Continue readingSo That You Can Live
Story Weaver Joana Avi-Lorie comes along to Edinburgh Climate Cafe at Portobello Promenade, a 10-year running project meeting people where they are through informal climate conversations about “climate change stuff”. “We seem to get caught…Continue readingEdinburgh Climate Cafe at Portobello Promenade
Story Weaver Joana Avi-Lorie reflects on her research on children’s eco-anxiety, her own eco-anxiety and her motivations. We also share resources for people (adults and families) dealing with eco-anxiety. Cover image – illustration by Joana…Continue readingBedtime eco-stories
On the 22nd of May, 1.5 MAX hosted its 2024 Global Schools’ Climate Summit for young pupils from Scotland, Malawi, Bangladesh and Nepal. With a focus on real-world climate education, 1.5 MAX provides a valuable…Continue reading1.5 MAX: Real-world climate education for children and young people
This is a story about the cultural contributions of everyday South Asian communities to Scotland and about finding and creating community and connection to the land through cooking food. Written by Gauri Raje and funded…Continue readingCooking (in) the Land