Everyday Changemakers: Sally Hinchcliffe, Cycling Dumfries

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Sally Hinchcliffe, a founding member of Cycling Dumfries. The story is the first in a…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Sally Hinchcliffe, Cycling Dumfries

Why stories at the heart of communities matter

To quote Shakespeare “The pen is mightier than the sword’. As one of the Story Weaver team at SCCAN, I’m passionate about…Continue readingWhy stories at the heart of communities matter

Opening the black box: how to make real change on the brink of oblivion

We have two fundamental problems when it comes to making meaningful change to our specie’s current disastrous collective trajectory: our psychology and…Continue readingOpening the black box: how to make real change on the brink of oblivion

Everyday Changemakers: Gina and Mike, Aultnaskiach Dell

Our Story Weaver, Kaska Hempel, talks to Gina and Mike at Aultnaskiach Dell about the ways they have been taking care of…Continue readingEveryday Changemakers: Gina and Mike, Aultnaskiach Dell

Climate: Knowledge Into Action Training – Glasgow

27/28 February 6/7 March 9:30- 14:00 Working in your local groups in/around Glasgow and have experience or an interest in facilitation? Expression…Continue readingClimate: Knowledge Into Action Training – Glasgow

“It’s so disorganised!”: A word from our Ops Lead

“It’s so disorganised!” claimed a friend in a recent conversation about the plethora of organisations working locally to combat the climate crisis.…Continue reading“It’s so disorganised!”: A word from our Ops Lead

Scottish Climate Action Hubs update

SCCAN are delighted to announce several more successes in the progression of the development of a network of regional community climate action…Continue readingScottish Climate Action Hubs update

Join Our Cause: Be a Catalyst for Change with SCCAN! 

Here’s your opportunity to make a significant impact as a Governance and Policy Circle Member Volunteer at the Scottish Communities Climate Action…Continue readingJoin Our Cause: Be a Catalyst for Change with SCCAN! 

1000 members united in climate action!

SCCAN is delighted to announce that we have reached the absolutely phenomenal milestone of 1000 members joining our network. This important milestone…Continue reading1000 members united in climate action!

Success for a Midlothian Climate Action Hub

Members of the Midlothian Climate Action Network are thrilled and making plans to celebrate after the Scottish Government confirmed that their application…Continue readingSuccess for a Midlothian Climate Action Hub

SCCAN Annual Gathering

Filmmaker and Composer Cameron Mackay, founder of the award winning production company Cameron Mackay Productions, filmed footage and interviews with SCCAN staff…Continue readingSCCAN Annual Gathering

Edinburgh Climate Action Network social media accounts promotion

The Edinburgh Climate Action Network has been set up by SCCAN to support communities in Edinburgh and to strengthen networks and connections…Continue readingEdinburgh Climate Action Network social media accounts promotion

Help Shape the Edinburgh Climate Action Hub – Take the Survey!

Are you ready to have an impact on shaping Edinburgh’s journey to a greener future? We invite you to participate in a…Continue readingHelp Shape the Edinburgh Climate Action Hub – Take the Survey!

ECAN Summer Garden Party

The Edinburgh communities Climate Action Network (ECAN) hosted a wide gathering of grassroots groups, individuals, organisations, businesses and policymakers with an interest…Continue readingECAN Summer Garden Party

Job: Member Engagement and Support Coordinator

Hours:  21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) generally Monday to Friday but some occasional evenings and weekends required Salary:   £30,240 (pro rata)…Continue readingJob: Member Engagement and Support Coordinator

Dalkeith Community Garden – SCCAN Showcase

Our member Callum Gibson who’s interested in videography wanted to produce a video showcasing an environmental initiative teaching young volunteers the benefits…Continue readingDalkeith Community Garden – SCCAN Showcase

Job: Communications Weaver

Hours:  21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) generally Monday to Friday but some occasional evenings and weekends required Salary:   £30,240 (pro rata)…Continue readingJob: Communications Weaver

West Lothian Climate Action Network Gathering

On April 25th West Lothian Climate Action  Network held it’s first gathering at Beechbrae, a hidden jewel situated Blackridge bringing together a…Continue readingWest Lothian Climate Action Network Gathering

Members’ survey report

We have completed the creation and design of the members’ survey report, using data collected from our members in December 2022. The…Continue readingMembers’ survey report

Join our Climate for Change facilitator team!

Next training in June (3 mornings online): Apply here Any questions – email Kaska or Kirsty on c4c@sccan.scot. Climate for Change programme…Continue readingJoin our Climate for Change facilitator team!

Beach of Dreams

An opportunity to be part of an exciting mass creative and climate action partnership.  Beach of Dreams began in 2021 as a 500-mile…Continue readingBeach of Dreams

East Lothian Climate Action Network

Together, creating a fairer, more sustainable and resilient future The sunny and warm weather earlier in the day on 18 May suggested…Continue readingEast Lothian Climate Action Network

May Members’ Skillshare: Community Food Growing

Growers and soon-to-be growers from across Scotland gathered last Friday for a SCCAN members skillshare on community food growing. 35 attendees heard…Continue readingMay Members’ Skillshare: Community Food Growing

Job: Operations Support Lead

Hours:  28 hrs/week Salary:   £37,800 (pro rata) Location:  home based with option of co-working space Deadline: 5pm Friday 26 May 2023 …Continue readingJob: Operations Support Lead

Collective action for climate & nature: communicating with decision makers

Make your voice heard on the things you care about over the next few months We are a third of the way…Continue readingCollective action for climate & nature: communicating with decision makers

Create Climate for Change

Effective climate action is just a conversation away! Are you concerned about the climate crisis but not sure how urgent it is…Continue readingCreate Climate for Change

Climate Hubs and Regional Networks

SCCAN are delighted to announce progress in the development of a network of regional community climate action hubs in order to provide a…Continue readingClimate Hubs and Regional Networks

Active Hope practice session on Honouring our pain & Eco-anxiety relief

Join an Active Hope practice session on Honouring our pain & Eco-anxiety relief on 25th May from 5 to 7pm. Workshop for…Continue readingActive Hope practice session on Honouring our pain & Eco-anxiety relief

Another Community Learning Exchange!

Great to hear from the The MAXwell Centre‘s Community Learning Exchange visit to Sustainable Kirriemuir ! The Community Learning Exchange is a…Continue readingAnother Community Learning Exchange!

Join SCCAN’s Circles and Contribute to Climate Action in Scotland

Do you have some free time, energy or skills to offer? SCCAN (Scottish Communities Climate Action Network) relies on volunteers to run…Continue readingJoin SCCAN’s Circles and Contribute to Climate Action in Scotland