It’ll Never Work 

In this 1000 Better Stories blog, Story Weaver Lesley Anne Rose shines a spotlight on It’ll Never Work, a Scottish documentary charting the journey of fisherman Hans Unkles as he attempts to build the UK’s…Continue readingIt’ll Never Work 

Creative Climate Journalling: August

We are all living in a changing world. The Story Weaver Team at SCCAN would like to encourage you to take time out each month to Creative Journal around the changes we are living through.…Continue readingCreative Climate Journalling: August

STUMPED at the Fringe: stories, trees and collective action

In this Edinburgh Fringe special, Kaska speaks to Lewis Coenen-Rowe about the trees and myths that inspired his deforestation opera STUMPED, becoming an artist activist, and about the importance of coming together for storytelling like…Continue readingSTUMPED at the Fringe: stories, trees and collective action

Edinburgh Climate Cafe at Portobello Promenade

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

‘We do it for the joy’: Women on Wheels

A 1000 Better Stories blog written by Clare Harris, Scotland lead for the Local Story Exchange https://localstoryexchange.org Women on Wheels founder, Shgufta Anwar, the local cycling pioneer who’s battled family disapproval to bring two-wheeled travel…Continue reading‘We do it for the joy’: Women on Wheels

Member of the Month: Bridgend Farmhouse 

For this month’s SCCAN Member of the Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the amazing work undertaken at Bridgend Farmhouse in Edinburgh. Luisa Brown, Skills Development Coordinator at Bridgend Farmhouse, shares an insight into some…Continue readingMember of the Month: Bridgend Farmhouse 

Bedtime eco-stories

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

Creative Climate Journalling: July

We are all living in a changing world. The Story Weaver Team at SCCAN would like to encourage you to take time out each month to Creative Journal around the changes we are living through.…Continue readingCreative Climate Journalling: July

Everyday Changemakers: Rebecca Gibbs, SCCAN

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Rebecca Gibbs from SCCAN about rollerblading for sanity, turning NET zero into NOT zero and the invitation to get into climate adaptation planning with us. Credits Interview, recording…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Rebecca Gibbs, SCCAN

1.5 MAX: Real-world climate education for children and young people

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