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Edinburgh Green Councillors and Edinburgh Liberal Democrat councillors are jointly hosting a screening and discussion of the National Emergency Briefing. The event, in Edinburgh City Chambers, is tomorrow – Wednesday 7th October – and all 63 Edinburgh councillors have been invited to attend.
The screening and discussion, facilitated by Edinburgh Community Climate Action Network (ECCAN) shows a 40-minute film on the climate and nature emergencies, presented by ecologist Chris Packham, followed by a facilitated discussion on the issues raised.
Speaking ahead of the screening, Liberal Democrat group leader Councillor Ed Thornley, one of the hosts of the event, said: “The Climate Emergency is having very real impact in Edinburgh – flooding and extreme rainfall are serious and growing concerns in my own part of the city.
“So, I’m delighted to be working cross-party to host this important screening and discussion so that councillors from all parties can come together and discuss what that means for our city and how we can move forward together.”
Co-host Councillor Ben Parker, Edinburgh Greens co-convenor, said: “The climate and nature emergencies are the most important issues of our time.
“We know that the impacts are already being felt across the world, and here in Edinburgh. It is so important that all elected members are knowledgeable about how climate change will impact on our lives and what we need to do differently to keep people safe and ensure we have a planet to pass on to future generations.
“I hope that we see a good turnout from councillors for this important screening.”
Mark Dowey, Hub Manager at the Edinburgh Community Climate Action Network (ECCAN) said: “In Edinburgh, communities are leading the way in responding to the climate and nature crisis.
“This briefing gives councillors from across the political spectrum a unique opportunity to come together, reflect on the challenges we face, and discuss what they mean for Edinburgh.
“ECCAN is pleased to support that conversation and help strengthen the connection between decision-making in the city and the community action already happening on the ground.”
Speak to your local politicians!
What issues matter most to you and your community?
Join ECCAN and Hope for the Future for a Political Roundtable, bringing Edinburgh communities and elected representatives together to discuss climate and nature – and the changes you want to see.
We’re pleased to confirm Lorna Slater MSP, Christine Jardine MP and Councillor Chas Booth will be joining us, with more representatives to be announced soon.
Come along to ask questions and raise the climate and nature issues that matter to you and your community.
30th September | 10:30am–2pm
Greyfriars Charteris Centre
Want to prepare beforehand? Join our free online refresher with Hope for the Future to revisit key tools and ideas and get ready for the roundtable.
23rd September | 1–2pm | Online
Both sessions are free. Book via the link in our bio.
ECCAN’s annual fund for community-led climate action is back – supporting projects, ideas and collaborations working towards a greener, fairer and more resilient Edinburgh.
This year we’re particularly excited to support:
• Youth-led initiatives
• Climate adaptation & resilience projects
• Work that widens access and participation in climate action
Whether you’re part of a community group, local organisation, neighbourhood initiative or have an idea you’d like to develop with others – we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll also be running online and in-person support surgeries from mid-May to help people shape ideas and applications.
Applications are now live.
Find out more via the link in bio.
Join us for the Festival of Fermentation & Pickle Party at the farm …
Saturday 28 March 1:30 – 3:30pm
Book your free ticket on Eventbrite: https://tinyurl.com/ycxtcdc2
For thousands of years, people around the world have used fermentation and pickling to make and preserve food, handing the knowledge down through generations.
Whether you are a total beginner, or already surrounded by bubbling jars, come along to this celebration of human x microbe collaboration.
Edinburgh Agroecology Co-op, Grass Roots Remedies and Rhyze Mushrooms are hosting a fermentation and pickling Tasting Fair, tours and workshops, and opening our brand new food processing space.
The food processing space, and this opening event, is kindly funded by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network Greenlight seedgrant fund.
Thank you to ECCAN and to everyone who voted for us to receive this grant.
The funding means we can make this event free – but spaces are limited, please book a ticket to attend.
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER from 12 – 4pm
at OUT OF THE BLUE DRILL HALL
ECCAN Autumn Assembly 2025: Unite for Action! 
The political climate demands a unified front. Join us for the ECCAN Autumn Assembly 2025 to drive our shared goals forward through Collective Action!
What’s Happening?
– Networking Lunch & AGM
– Climate Advocacy Workshop: Get expert training from Hope for the Future to sharpen your campaigning skills!
FREE to attend and ALL are welcome—members and interested public alike!
Don’t miss this chance to connect, contribute, and grow.
Register Now: t.ly/3ZgKu
A funding boost of £110,000 has been awarded to Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) to support its continued work as a Climate Action Hub – helping communities across the capital tackle climate change and build local resilience.
Mark Dowey, Network Lead, ECCAN, said “Community climate action depends on accessible funding. In Edinburgh, ECCAN member groups undertake substantive and transformative work in their communities – improving their lives and places through a front-foot, can-do attitude in the face of the climate emergency. As Edinburgh’s Climate Hub, we are delighted to support them to deliver this meaningful change with our Greenlight seedgrant funding.
“Thank you to Foundation Scotland who have now almost doubled the amount available via Greenlight in 2025-26. This increase in funding will make a real difference across the city – delivering worthwhile climate action projects by the community, for the community.
“Please join ECCAN and apply to Greenlight to fund your community climate project”
The award is part of a wider £500,000 investment by Foundation Scotland to five Community Climate Action Hubs across central Scotland, including those in Glasgow, Forth Valley, Dundee and East Dunbartonshire.
Scotland’s 24 Climate Action Hubs, supported by the Scottish Government, aim to empower local communities to lead climate action at a local level – providing tailored support, funding opportunities and access to expertise.
Through growing climate literacy, social confidence and practical life skills such as cooking, repairing, growing and sharing, they help build more capable and sustainable communities.
The Scottish Government has already allocated £5.5 million across 2024-2025 to support this network of regional community climate action hubs. Foundation Scotland’s funding will help hubs like ECCAN further enable a shift from short-term project cycles to building longer-term resilience in central Scotland.
It will support hubs to distribute more grants to grassroots groups, so that communities gain the tools, knowledge, and financial support needed to drive meaningful climate action from the ground up.
Awards made:
Foundation Scotland is also providing £95,000 to support the development of a multi-hub climate adaptation initiative to work in more traditionally disadvantaged communities.
FEL Scotland will act as a lead partner, coordinating spend and learning and sharing this across the national network. This includes working with other Climate Hubs to support the development of a climate adaptation initiative to work in more traditionally disadvantaged communities. £95,000 has been allocated for this work.
Rachel Searle, Head of Communities and Impact at Foundation Scotland said: “We know that in face of the continuing climate emergency we all need to take action to increase resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change. That’s why Growing Climate Action and Sustainable Natural Environments is one of Foundation Scotland’s impact themes.
“Providing this funding to five of central Scotland’s climate hubs will enhance their ability to respond to increasing demand and interest from communities to take action to tackle climate change locally. We’re looking forward to hearing how this funding helps with that.”
Clara Walker, Executive Director at FEL Scotland said: “We are grateful to Foundation Scotland for this investment, which complements existing Scottish Government funding and supports a crucial step forward for a number of Climate Action Hubs in central Scotland.
“Importantly, this funding enables us to explore and share learning across the wider network of 24 hubs, helping us understand how community funding can be scaled to create the most positive impact – particularly for the communities that need it most.”
Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin said: “Established by the Scottish Government, Scotland’s Climate Hubs play an influential role in their local communities, and provide valuable support and inspiration for people looking to take climate action.
“This funding from Foundation Scotland will support grassroot activity through five of our hubs – making a huge difference to people who want to make a positive change in their communities.
“It is a fantastic endorsement of the work carried out by Climate Hubs across the country and their ability to support and drive local change.”
Looking for something to do towards the end of Fringe? This is an ECCAN member outing to see “A Citizens’ Assembly” on Wednesday, August 20th at 1:30 PM. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with a thought-provoking piece of theatre and connect with fellow ECCAN members.
About the Show: “A Citizens’ Assembly”
This isn’t just a play; it’s an immersive experience where we are the citizens, and this is our assembly! Part of the “Plays For The People” series, this new work invites the audience to become the actors in the story. The central questions revolve around the climate emergency: What are we doing? What are we not doing? What more could and should we be doing? Be prepared to join the debate and be part of the story!
We also have a limited number of tickets available, email edinburgh@eccan.scot to book your spot.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Ready to explore what people power means in the face of nature breakdown? We’re giving away tickets to a powerful and FREE Fringe show, “A Citizen’s Assembly“!
This ECCAN outing is an opportunity to:
Engage with a unique theatrical experience that puts you at the heart of the climate conversation.
Discover what’s possible when we come together.
“A Citizen’s Assembly” is an immersive experience where we are the citizens, grappling with the climate emergency: What are we doing? What are we not doing?
What more could and should we be doing? Be prepared to join the debate and be part of the story!
How to claim your free ticket:
Be a member of ECCAN (it’s free to join!).
Email edinburgh@eccan.scot
Tickets will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so get in touch soon!
Check link in our bio for more info
EDINBURGH COMMUNITIES CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK
Summer is here and our July Climate Bites event will be hosted by … Earth in Common!
When? Thursday, July 17 at 12.30pm
Where? Leith Community Croft
Whether you’re interested in learning more about our hosts, having a catch-up with other network members or talk about a climate issue that is important to you, this is the place to be
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As always, lunch is on us
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Book your place
now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/climate-bites-at-leith…
