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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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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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Our Green Journey Film

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

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Scotland’s Carbon Budgets

Climate Know-How, Climate Literacy

In 2024, Scotland’s interim emissions targets for 2030 and 2040 were repealed as the progress required to meet the 2030 target was deemed to be beyond what was credible. The Act was amended to replace interim targets with carbon budgets.

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The State of the East Grampian Coast Report

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

This report covers Fraserburgh to St Cyrus, looking at the state of the coast in terms of biodiversity, habitats, recreation, society, the fishing industry, the maritime industry, litter and pollution, and climate change.

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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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Climate Change: Causes, Effects, and Pathways to Climate Literacy

Climate Know-How, Climate Literacy

The impact of climate change poses a significant threat to both human well-being and the health of our planet. There is a rapidly closing window of opportunity to secure a liveable and sustainable future for all.

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The Community Climate Adaptation Routemap

Climate Know-How, Climate Literacy, Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

Whatever kind of community you are, there are things you can do to build resilience and prepare for climate change, and at the same time make your place healthier, safer, and more comfortable to live in for humans and other creatures alike.

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