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Welcome to NESCAN Hub’s Climate Action Resources and Toolkits. Whether you’re starting a community climate change group, already running a project, or looking to reduce your carbon footprint, we’ve got you covered. Explore a wealth of resources, toolkits, and practical advice created by us and experts from across Scotland and the UK to support you at every step of your climate action journey.

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Blown away: following the money in Scotland’s onshore wind sector

Activism & Justice, Buildings & Energy, Education & Awareness, Funding, Land & Nature

Between 2019 and 2024, Scotland’s onshore wind sector made an estimated £5.6 billion in post-tax profits. Around 73% of that profit – £4.1 billion – is estimated to have been paid in dividends to corporate shareholders, with £729 million of that to companies owned by private equity or based in tax havens. During that same time, only around £147m in total in community benefit was paid by developers to communities near to those windfarms.

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NESCAN Hub’s Annual Impact Report 2024/25

Active Travel, Activism & Justice, Buildings & Energy, Circular Economy, Climate Know-How, Climate Literacy, Education & Awareness, Funding, Land & Nature, Organisational Development, Transport

The 2024/25 Annual Impact Report tells the story of a year defined by action, collaboration, and measurable results. Inside, you’ll find key outcomes, insights, and evidence of how the communities of North East Scotland, alongside our work are creating lasting impact.

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North East Communities Demand More than Lip Service on Renewables

Activism & Justice, Buildings & Energy, Climate Know-How, Education & Awareness, Funding

I recently attended the Convention of Community Councils for the North East of Scotland in Stonehaven Town Hall. What hit me was that the room was full — not just with people, but with frustration, exhaustion and, above all, a deep sense of being ignored.

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In Good Company: Conversations, Presence, and Purpose with Satya S. Tripathi

Activism & Justice, Climate Know-How, Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

This blog was planned to be the next in NESCAN Hub’s ‘In Conversation With’ series. But after spending three days in Edinburgh alongside Satya S. Tripathi, Secretary-General of the Global Alliance for a Sustainable Planet (GASP), it became clear that “conversation” doesn’t quite capture it.

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Volunteering to Help Nature – Find out Why It’s Important!

Activism & Justice, Land & Nature

Watch this video to know why volunteering in nature is important

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Regional Planning for a Just Transition – A case study for North East of Scotland

Activism & Justice, Education & Awareness

This report was commissioned by the Just Transition Commission with a view to examine the critical considerations for regional Just Transition planning in the North East of Scotland.

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Campaigning

Activism & Justice

Watch this video to know how campaigning can bring to making our voices heard to protect our environment.

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White Woods Project

Activism & Justice

Jenny and Matthew from Deveron Projects Huntly explores how their project brings a positive impact in reducing carbon emissions through climate communication, and initiating various activities such as walks, creation of maps to woods, art and much more.

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Climate Action Plans: Acting on the Views of Young People

Activism & Justice

This short film highlights the journey of children and young people from St Machar Academy, Woodside Primary, and Lochside Academy in creating Young People’s Climate Action Plans for Aberdeen City, supported by AFW and APiC in early 2023.

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NESCAN Responds to the Scottish Government’s Consultation on Community Benefits

Activism & Justice, Climate Know-How

As many of you will know, NESCAN has been working on a members' response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Community Benefits.

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NESCAN Goes Back to Uni!

Activism & Justice

When I received an invitation from the course lecturer of the postgraduate course Public Participation in Policy to be a guest lecturer for a session, I saw it as a fantastic opportunity to share insights about our work. However, I must admit, the guest lecturer title felt a little daunting—definitely outside my comfort zone!

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Planting Hope

Activism & Justice

Bridgid has been concerned about the climate since 1971, joining scientists and luminaries in the call to answer the question, 'What can I do?' She has chosen to face the climate crisis without anger and fear, but instead with curiosity, compassion, and grace.

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