Creatively exploring Adaptation

As the focus and tone of managing the climate crisis move from mitigation to adaptation, how do we talk to people about it—and more importantly, how do we get their opinions, ideas, and emotions into the conversation that shapes our culture and our safety? It is a difficult topic, but like every other scary and uncomfortable aspect of human existence, it can also be approached creatively. Continue readingCreatively exploring Adaptation

Creative Climate Journalling January

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 January

The Only Home We Have Ever Known

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

Creative Climate Journalling December

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 December

Creative Climate Journalling September

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 September

Welcome to the Fife club that lets nature – and even tree-hugging – soothe your troubles

Claire Warrender from the Local Story Exchange explores how Kirkcaldy-based Flourish With Nature helps tackle anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. A Fife-based initiative is using nature, mindfulness and even tree-hugging to help people…Continue readingWelcome to the Fife club that lets nature – and even tree-hugging – soothe your troubles

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

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