Posted by Admin at 11.01pm on 13 January 2009
Kenyan farmers are struggling against increasingly unpredictable seasons and weather conditions as a result of climate change. But through VETAID’s Farmer Field Schools these farmers are learning the skills like drought resistant farming that will be crucial in a climate change affected world. Read the rest of In Profile: Kenyan Farmers Adapt to Climate Change …
Posted by Admin at 11.09pm on 12 January 2009
In December 2007 six people got together in the town of Forres to discuss climate change. In the year since then, they’ve developed a strong Transition Towns group with a clear programme for achieving energy descent in their community. Oh, and they’ve just been awarded £184,119 from the Climate Challenge Fund to carry out their community projects. Read the rest of In Profile: Transition Town Forres …
Posted by Admin at 10.53pm on 12 January 2009
In December SEAD held its second highly successful Clothes Swap-O-Rama at the Out of the Blue venue in Edinburgh, this time with a festive twist! Find out why swapping your stuff, skills and unused spaces builds communities’ strength, helps the environment, and saves you money. Read the rest of SEAD Event: Why Be a Swapper Not a Shopper? …
Posted by Admin at 10.01pm on 12 January 2009
The Climate Challenge Fund has £27.4 million to help communities across Scotland to tackle climate change. Here, Becky Smith from the fund explains a little more about what it’s about, and talks about some projects that have already benefited. Read the rest of The Climate Challenge Fund: supporting community-led action on climate change …
Posted by Admin at 9.52pm on 12 January 2009
Alyth Climate Action town formed when two people from Alyth were making a banner for the G8 held Gleneagles in 2005. Find out about what they’ve been up to since then, which includes producing what is perhaps the first romantic comedy to be written about climate change! Read the rest of Community Engagement Ideas: Alyth Climate Action Town …