Latest figures released by the Scottish Government have shown that numbers of Edinburgh’s school leavers are going on to positive destinations. Continue reading City’s school leavers heading for positive destinations
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City Vision 2050: the story so far
Edinburgh 2050: ‘a place without poverty or barriers to achievement’
Vote for projects to challenge Islamophobia
Police in Edinburgh and the City of Edinburgh Council are inviting people to vote for projects designed to create a city free from Islamophobia. Continue reading Vote for projects to challenge Islamophobia
Jobs boost for capital as tourism booms
The number of people working in tourism in Edinburgh has increased by 12% in one year, new figures show – with Scotland as a whole seeing an increase of 11%. The statistics produced by Visit Scotland show that tourism supports 34,600 jobs in Edinburgh, 11% of total jobs in the area. Continue reading Jobs boost for capital as tourism booms
Gentrification in Edinburgh: ‘this is not development, it is suicide’
Cities change, but is Auld Reekie changing for the better? No, says STUART McKENZIE: he fears for our city’s future … Continue reading Gentrification in Edinburgh: ‘this is not development, it is suicide’
Edinburgh adapts: city launches climate change action plan
A plan to improve Edinburgh’s resilience to climate change has been launched. Edinburgh Adapts 2016-2020 is the city’s first climate change action plan, and aims to help the city prepare for and adapt to the effects of a changing climate.
The plan has been developed by the Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership in collaboration with Adaptation Scotland and more than 40 key stakeholders from across the city. It was unveiled on Thursday by Councillor Lesley Hinds, Chair of the Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership, and Ruth Monfries, Chair of the Edinburgh Adapts Steering Group, along with Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Cabinet Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.
Councillor Lesley Hinds, Chair of the Edinburgh Sustainable Development Partnership, said: “While we’re making every effort to address the causes of climate change, we can’t avoid the fact that its impacts are already affecting us.
“By working with partners to produce Edinburgh Adapts, we are able to better understand the effects a changing climate will have, enabling us to become both a resilient city and a greener, safer and healthier place to live.”
Climate Change Secretary, Roseanna Cunningham, said: “Tackling the effects of climate change is crucial as the challenges of increasingly unpredictable weather and extreme conditions are only likely to increase if we don’t take action now.
“That’s why I’m delighted to welcome Edinburgh’s first Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan which is ambitious but achievable with the medium to long-term vision of Edinburgh Adapts telling the story of Edinburgh’s adaptation journey to 2050. It provides us with an illustration of what we could do to make us more resilient to the impacts of climate change when public and private stakeholders, the third sector and community groups work together.
“Scotland has set an example to the world by exceeding its ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets six years early, but we cannot be complacent and must work with a wide range of partners to build on the strong progress we have made and be ready to deal with the impacts of climate change we know are coming.”
Ruth Monfries, Chair of the Edinburgh Adapts Steering Group, added: “Raising awareness of the impacts of climate change and sharing knowledge can help us better manage the risks and realise the opportunities in being well prepared – to help us ensure that a climate ready Edinburgh remains a great place to live, work and visit.
“Organisations across the city are working together to help Edinburgh meet the challenges of a changing climate. The first Edinburgh Adapts action plan sets out the initial steps towards achieving our vision. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and partners on the steering group are collaborating on actions to make this happen.”
Edinburgh Adapts builds on the Resilient Edinburgh Climate Change Adaptation Framework, which was approved by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Transport and Environment Committee in 2014, and provides a platform for bringing together adaptation activity from across the city.
In line with the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009, actions aim to respond to climate changes which, if current trends continue as projected, will result in warmer, drier summers and milder, wetter winters.
As well as ensuring overall governance of adaptation in the city, the plan aims to protect and enhance Edinburgh’s wildlife and green spaces, providing nature-based solutions to climate-related problems. Planning and development play a key role in ensuring the city adapts, including the use of green infrastructure to offset predicted changes in weather and rainfall and naturalising flood prevention measures when feasible. Actions involving working with communities and raising awareness of the impacts of climate change on local areas are also integral to the plan.
Its progress will be overseen by a steering group including representatives from the Council, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Scottish Wildlife Trust, Edinburgh Living Landscapes, The University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh College, Historic Environment Scotland, Edinburgh World Heritage and Adaptation Scotland.
In conjunction with Edinburgh Adapts, Our Vision for a Climate Ready Edinburgh has been developed by partners which, aims to tell the story of Edinburgh’s adaptation journey, first in 2025 and then in 2050.
Find out more about Edinburgh Adapts online.
Edinburgh: the Cooperative Capital?
Invite: Edinburgh the Cooperative Capital – The Big Look Back + The Big Look Forward
Friday 11 November 0930 – 1400
City Chambers, High Street
Cllr Andrew Burns and Cllr Frank Ross invite you to this chance to hear about the big success story involving cooperatives and cooperative working in Edinburgh. The conference will provide an opportunity to learn and reflect on the growth in cooperatives and social enterprises, cooperative working in schools, cooperative procurement, cooperative service re design, cooperative social responsibility and cooperative community engagement. The conference will also look at what are the next steps for this work, linking cooperative working to the City Vision 2050 and community planning.
This conference is open to anybody or organisation who has been involved in this work over the last four years.
Agenda:
0930 – 1000 – arrival, refreshments, registration, stalls
1000 – 1050 – key note speakers: Cllr Andrew Burns – reflections of four years of cooperative capital / Ed Mayo – UK Co-ops
1050 – 1100 – Getting ready for participant engagement!
1100 – 1200 – 1st round of participant workshops
1200 – 1230 – Lunch
1230 – 1330 – 2nd round of participant workshops
1330 – 1400 – next steps – Cllr Frank Ross
https://youtu.be/-DwG1au1SFk
To attend please contact korstiaan.allan@edinburgh.gov.uk or Elizabeth.mcghee@edinburgh.gov.uk
East meets West as Shenzen mayor meets Lord Provost
Creative business links between China and Edinburgh were strengthened yesterday during a visit by Shenzhen Mayor Mr XU Qin. Continue reading East meets West as Shenzen mayor meets Lord Provost
Children’s writing competition: green fingers required!
Young entrants to Edinburgh’s Green Pencil Award were immersed in their subject matter at the launch of the annual writing competition yesterday. Preston Street Primary School pupils explored the competition’s theme, Scotland’s Glorious Gardens, during a visit to Princes Street Gardens. Continue reading Children’s writing competition: green fingers required!
Coming to a street near you: Elsie Inglis
An Edinburgh street is to pay tribute to one of the city’s most esteemed medical pioneers. Under moves to mark the centenary of her death in November 2017, city councillors have agreed to name a street after Doctor Elsie Inglis. Continue reading Coming to a street near you: Elsie Inglis