Communities across Scotland and beyond are already living with the realities of a changing climate, from extreme heat and flooding to food insecurity and biodiversity loss. Many times we think of climate adaptation as a distant policy conversation, but in reality it’s something that affects how we live, grow food, plan our neighbourhoods, and care for one another. This is our monthly round up of news and events relating to climate adaptation in Scotland.
Events & Training
- Community Climate Resilience Gathering | Glasgow Tipping Point, SCCAN and Gal Gael collaborators | Sat 22 Aug, 10.30am–6pm
- Can creativity help build more resilient communities? | National Centre for Resilience | Thurs 27 Aug, 10–11am, online
- Foundations of Climate Adaptation (£) | Verture | Tues 1 Sept, 10–11.30am
- Beaver Wetlands, Rewilding and Lessons for Nature-Based Solutions | Verture | Tues 8 Sept, 10am–12pm
- Using urban heat maps to protect vulnerable communities | MACC Hub | Wed 9 Sept
- UK Alliance for Disaster Research (UKADR) Conference | 14–15 Sept, Birmingham
- The Emergency Services Show | 16–17 Sept, Birmingham
- Becoming Climate Resilient | Verture | Fri 14 Aug, 10am–4pm, Edinburgh
- Food Security in Scotland | Scottish Alliance for Food (SCAF) | Fri 21 Aug, 11am–12pm
Watch
- Attitudes to adaptation: How to frame a resilient present & future | Climate Outreach
Read
- Effective public health messaging for adverse weather events | MACC Hub
- Wildfires: why media coverage doesn’t always make the climate connection | The Conversation
- Building a more resilient UK: our investment in climate adaptation | DEFRA – Government is investing up to £30 million to strengthen the evidence base needed for climate adaptation across the UK. This includes £13 million for the Met Office to develop the next generation of UK climate information, projections and tools, alongside £17 million for a What Works Centre for Climate Adaptation.
Take Action
- Respond | Civil Contingencies Act 2004: Call for Views — deadline Mon 5 Oct, 9am
- Browse | ALLSET — translates the lived experience of extreme weather into actionable intelligence to help institutions prepare, respond and recover
- Add your space | Cool Off in Culture — a map of cultural spaces (museums, galleries, libraries, cinemas) where people can cool down during heatwaves
Report
- Climate-related food inflation and social risks: economic and financial sector implications | Just Transition Finance Lab
- Preparing the next generation: new report explores the future of resilience education in Scotland | National Centre for Resilience
- Public perceptions of carbon capture and storage | ClimateXChange
- Exploring opportunities to build a climate resilient economy | ClimateXChange
- Scottish Climate Intelligence Service 2025/26 Annual Impact Report — Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan could “deliver over £6.3 billion worth of value to Scotland between 2025 to 2040”
- Drought Risk Assessment Tool: Map | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) — 17 areas in Scotland are now at moderate or significant water scarcity