Scotland’s Climate Week Toolkit
This year, Climate Week will take place from 23 - 29 September 2024. Education settings can access the toolkit via the SG Campaign Resource Centre here. This toolkit has all the information, inspiration and free resources you need to get involved and share your “Stories for Change” in 5 key ways: [...]
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy
This Scottish Pollinators post (12 August 2024) explores latitudinal diversity gradient: the gradual increase in the number of species from the poles to the Equator. The author explores how some invertebrates, and in particular bumblebees, don’t obey this rule! Discover how cold adapted bumblebees are adapting to global warming.
Learning for Sustainability – free online session 22 August 2024
This free Knowledge Exchange session for learning practitioners in the museum sector aims to support the education of young people on climate action. This event is organised by Museum Galleries Scotland. Find out more about the event, discussion topics, and sign up, via the link above.
Where are all the butterflies?
This article in The Conversation (6 August 2024) explores Where are all the butterflies? Possibly in your shed. Read about how the weather, climate and habitat loss impact butterfly populations, and how we can create butterfly havens. ‘Remember: “neat and tidy” usually means “anti-butterfly”’
Ardtornish Estate & The University of Edinburgh join to expand native woodland and restore peatland
The Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN) have shared news about this new partnership. The University of Edinburgh and Ardtornish – a West Highland estate - are setting up a 'living laboratory' where the impact of environmental improvement projects will be monitored long-term. Project benefits include significant research opportunities for academics and students at [...]
Climate School 180 applications reopen on 19 August!
Learning Through Landscapes are partnering with 180 schools to address the need for quality climate change education. This project provides staff training and delivery with climate resources. Find out more before applications reopen next month.
NatureScot Opinion Survey 2023 published
NatureScot Opinion Survey 2023 has now been published. The NOS is an annual survey that gathers attitudinal data relating to NatureScot’s role and topics within our remit. Views have been gathered from a representative sample of adults aged 18 and over in Scotland. ‘Younger people’ are categorised as 18- 34 [...]
Apply to the Climate Action Leadership Programme – deadline is 31 July!
The Climate Action Leadership Programme equips young people with the leadership skills and climate change knowledge needed to take effective action. Are you aged 18-35 based in Scotland interested in gaining Climate Action & Leadership skills? Applications are open until 31st July. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND THE APPLICATION CLICK HERE
