The Scottish Government’s webpage on climate change, with links to relevant policy, including the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019, Scotland’s Just Transition Commision, Scotland’s Net Zero Nation public engagement strategy, Scotland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Climate Change and proposals for Community Climate Action Hubs.
Read MoreExtinction 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 MoreThe United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals are a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. Community organisations may find them useful to refer to when showing the wider value of their work or when trying to influence decisions that affect them.
Read MoreIn 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 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 MoreThe latest advice on Covid-19 from the UK Government.
Read MoreNHS Guidance on coronavirus, including symptoms, actions to take if you think you or someone you know has coronavirus, and how to stay protected.
Read MoreScotPHO's interactive map enables you to look at how vulnerable different local communities are in your area and may help you to target your community response where it is most needed.
Read MoreThe Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect is a free, mobile phone app designed to help protect each other and reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Read MoreThis search facility from Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is for individuals, organinisations and professionals to find organisations that are able to offer non-medical help. You can also use the site to find out what assistance is required by organisations in your area.
Read MoreThe Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme is a £25m Scottish Government funded programme aiming to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery.
Read MoreIn addition to providing Young Scot cards to everyone aged 11- 26 in Scotland, Youg Scot provides a range of information and resources aimed at young people, including in relation to Covid-19 and the cost of living crisis.
Read MoreIf your community organisation works with children and young people, YouthLink Scotland provides useful information and resources to support this, including in relation to Covid-19.
Read MoreCommon Weal is a think tank and advocacy group which campaigns for social and economic equality in Scotland. Commited to Scottish Independence and behind the Green New Deal proposal, Common Weal launched in 2013 and has published works exploring an alternate economic and social model for Scotland.
Read MoreReady 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 MoreCommunity councils are the most local tier of elected representation in Scotland. The Community Councils website is managed by the Improvement Service on behalf of Scottish Government, and provides community councils with guidance, examples and updates. It also contains a map for finding yout local community council.
Read MoreFriends 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 provides advice, support and funding that makes it easier for people to walk and cycle for everyday journeys.
Read MoreIACD is the international network for community development. It promotes participative democracy, sustainable development, rights, economic opportunity, equaltiy and social justice through the organisation, education, and empowerment of people within their communities.
Read MoreHomeless Network Scotland aims to bring together the different sectors, organisations and individuals that want to put an end to homelessness and to retain a long-term overview.
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