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Explore expert resources, toolkits, and practical advice to support your climate action

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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Connecting Communities, Climate Action and Fairtrade in Aberdeenshire

Land & Nature

Across Aberdeenshire, a network of passionate volunteers and community representatives are working together to promote Fairtrade and strengthen connections between climate action, ethical consumption and local resilience. Read to find out more.

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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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Nature in North East Scotland Seminar – Afternoon Session 4

Land & Nature

A full day celebrating partnership‑led action for biodiversity, community wellbeing, and climate resilience across North East Scotland. This video is the afternoon session 4. Learn how communities are restoring nature together, and discover ways to get involved.

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Nature in North East Scotland Seminar – Afternoon Session 3

Land & Nature

A full day celebrating partnership‑led action for biodiversity, community wellbeing, and climate resilience across North East Scotland. This video is the afternoon session 3. Learn how communities are restoring nature together, and discover ways to get involved.

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Nature in North East Scotland Seminar – Morning Session 2

Land & Nature

A full day celebrating partnership‑led action for biodiversity, community wellbeing, and climate resilience across North East Scotland. This video is the morning session 2. Learn how communities are restoring nature together, and discover ways to get involved.

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Nature in North East Scotland Seminar – Morning Session 1

Land & Nature

A full day celebrating partnership‑led action for biodiversity, community wellbeing, and climate resilience across North East Scotland. This video is the morning session 1. Learn how communities are restoring nature together, and discover ways to get involved.

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Workshop: Protect Our Seas

Land & Nature

Take a look at the resources shared by Rea and Anna from Open Seas during the online workshop on 26 February 2026.

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Open Seas Advocacy Toolkit

Land & Nature

Take a look at Advocacy Toolkit by Open Seas, a charity that campaigns for healthy and sustainable seafood from Scotland's seas.

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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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Our Journey So Far: Portlethen & District Community Allotment Association

Land & Nature

Portlethen & District Community Allotment Association shared their journey from an idea to a successful and engaging community space.

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Transforming Ruthrieston Community Centre into a Vibrant Community Hub

Buildings & Energy, Circular Economy, Funding

Ruthrieston Community Centre in Holburn Street transformed its 150-year-old building into a modern space for everyone. By partnering with NESCAN Hub, the centre bridged the gap between local neighbourhoods and upgrading its historic facilities. This case study shows how RCC is tackling climate change and social isolation to become a truly inclusive community hub.

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