2023: climate and the year ahead

Mike Robinson A new year is upon us, and with that the potential for a fresh start and some fresh impetus to see action around some of the critical issues facing our society.  The cost of living crisis is still in full…

The Youth perspective on COP27

By Josh Oxby We all went into COP27 with high hopes of affirmative climate action. Building upon the outputs of our own COP26 in Glasgow, there was the very real opportunity, at this conference, to phase-out hydrocarbon energy production…

Ecocide law: the missing climate solution?

By Jojo Mehta, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Stop Ecocide International (www.stopecocide.earth) Members of the Scottish Parliament were recently briefed on a legal concept that is rapidly gaining traction on the international stage:…

Partnering for action on climate change

All of us need to work together to enable the delivery of net zero carbon commitments, required to respond to the climate emergency, writes Zoe Haseman, Vice President, Global Sustainability at Jacobs. In 2021, the world’s attention shifted…

Parliament must listen to the voices of Scottish youngsters

The voices of a new generation of climate activists must bring a sense of urgency to the country’s efforts in cutting emissions, writes Ruth Harvey, co-convener of Scotland’s Climate Assembly  “We have officially reached “code red…
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Events

Meet the Expert sessions allow students and graduates of the Climate Solutions course to learn direct from top climate experts. We are working hard to create a community of leaders who are confident to develop climate action plans for their…

Why all efforts to reduce emissions in Scotland will not go to waste

Learning how to tackle the major issue of discarded food in Climate Solutions’ informative awareness course is just one way business leaders can reduce their operational pollution, writes Iain Gulland, chief executive of Zero Waste Scotland “Leaders…

Time for Scotland to get on board with EV Future

Fleets of battery-powered ‘green’ buses will help the country move into the fast land in the race to meet emission targets, writes Steven Stewart, Director of Communications, Stagecoach Group “When it comes to delivering on Scotland’s…

Turn over a new leaf by growing your knowledge

Have you made a resolution to focus on climate change in 2022? Then the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s informative Q&A sessions with global experts on the topic offer the perfect starting point in learning how to make a positive…

Construct a thoughtful dialogue on the climate emergency

Companies who embed climate literacy into their corporate ethos not only stand to benefit from opportunities in the green sector, but also contribute towards Scotland’s journey to Net Zero, writes Peter Reekie, CEO of the Scottish Futures…