Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland
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Wellbeing Economy Alliance Scotland is the Scottish hub of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance. It aims to want to see Scotland's economy reprogrammed so it puts people and planet first.
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SCDC's climate statement→
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This infographic sets out Scottish Community Development Centre’s position on tackling climate change, making the links between social, economic and climate justice. SCDC also highlights the vital role that communities and community development need to play in making a just transition to a sustainable society.
Read MoreUN Climate Change Conference UK 2021
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We’ve provided some useful links for those in community organisations looking to get involved in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021.
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The Climate Fringe
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The Climate Fringe website shares information on community events and activity happening in the run up to COP26.
Read MoreScottish Communities Climate Action Network
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Scottish Communities CAN is a network of community groups taking action on climate change and ‘associate’ supporting organisations and individuals. It provides a range of guides, tools and networking and funding opportunities for community-led climate action.
Read MoreExtinction Rebellion Scotland
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Extinction Rebellion Scotland uses non-violent direct action to persuade governments to act justly on the climate emergency. Visit XR Scotland’s website to find out about local groups, direct action training, volunteering and other resources and information.
Read MoreWhere the action is: Community-led health and climate justice→
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In this briefing, CHEX makes the links between community-led health and climate action, arguing that the effects of climate change – as with health and wellbeing – are distributed unfairly, and we cannot address health inequality and wider inequality without also addressing climate justice.
Read MoreStop Climate Chaos Scotland
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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland is a coalition of over 60 member organisations, working together for positive action relating to the climate emergency. Visit their website for news, policy and events updates.
Read MoreReady Scotland
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Ready Scotland has been set up by the Scottish Government to make Scotland more resilient to emergencies. It has a dedicated section for community groups including checklists and guides for planning for and responding to emergencies.
Read MoreFriends of the Earth Scotland
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Friends of the Earth Scotland are campaigning for a world where everyone can enjoy a healthy environment and a fair share of the Earth's resources, involving a just transition to a 100% renewable, nuclear-free, zero-fossil-fuel Scotland. Visit their website to find local groups, campaign info and resources, policy and research and other information.
Read MoreSustrans Scotland
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Sustrans Scotland provides advice, support and funding that makes it easier for people to walk and cycle for everyday journeys.
Read MoreSCVO
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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has a support section on their website to help you think through some of the key issues relating to starting and managing a voluntary sector organisation in Scotland. You can also find support and advice in relation to the climate emergency, the cost of living crisis and digital technology.
Read MoreThe Place Standard
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The Place Standard is a tool that can help you to think about the physical elements of a place (e.g. its buildings, spaces, and transport links) as well as the social aspects (e.g. whether people feel they have a say in decision making). The tool provides prompts for discussions, allowing you to consider all the elements of place, inlcuding health and wellbeing and climate change, in a methodical way.
Read MoreCommunity Action for a Sustainable Scotland
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Community Action for a Sustainable Scotland (CASS) is a set of 7 educational resources on sustainable development for community organisations. The guides offer ideas on how to improve the sustainability of your office, building, events, governance, finances, people management and planning.
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