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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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Spring Seminar 2026: reflections, celebrations, and asking for help

Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

Read this beautifully written piece by Grace on some thoughtful takeaways from the Spring Seminar hosted by NESBIP and NESCAN Hub in March 2026.

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Why Wildlife Sightings Matter in North East Scotland & How Anyone Can Get Involved

Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

This short video highlights why biological recording is so important and how everyone can contribute. It was created by NESBiP and produced for the North East Scotland Biological Records Centre (NESBReC).

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Getting Young People Involved in Climate Action

Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

We’re often asked how to inspire the younger generation to get involved in climate action activities, and the truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Across the North East, people are trying out creative ways to connect with young people and bring them into the heart of local projects.

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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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SEPA’s (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) winter flooding campaign and Toolkit.

Climate Literacy, Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

This year’s winter flooding campaign from SEPA: Prepare and Be Aware is designed to help people and communities across Scotland stay informed and take action to reduce the impacts of flooding when it matters most.

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Envirolution Aberdeen 2025 – Back with a bang! (Literally)

Education & Awareness, Organisational Development

Picture the scene, stalls are set up and ready to go, the solar soundstage is built , as excitement fills the air of the stunning Seaton Park...

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Aberdeenshire Community Planting for wildlife – Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

Education & Awareness, Funding, Land & Nature

This information sheet with FAQs is aimed at helping community groups who manage boarders, tubs and baskets in moving towards wildlife and pollinator friendly planting.

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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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Biodiversity Information for Developers in the North East by NESBiP

Education & Awareness, Land & Nature

The North East Scotland Biodiversity Partnership (NESBiP) Developers Hub is designed to help developers and ecologists protect and enhance biodiversity from the very start of a project. Created through collaboration between the region’s three local authorities, the Hub offers valuable resources and guidance on key habitats and species across North East Scotland.

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The Magic of the 2025 NESCAN Gathering: Community, Climate, and Connections

Education & Awareness

On 10th May, something special happened at The Barn in Banchory , a superb venue that is well worth a visit at any time, but on this day, it was our chosen meeting place.

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