Extra resources, support and links
Extra resources, support and links
Extra resources, support and links
East Dunbartonshire Council:
This report sets out the evidence collected to date to support the preparation of the CAP and sets out the recommended options for achieving net zero, including recommended net zero target dates and associated measures to support meeting the targets, and options and measures to improve resilience to the effects of climate change. The proposed measures and targets will ensure that the Council is taking appropriate action to meet its duties under section 44 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 and other relevant legislation. The evidence and options, and relevant supporting material, are set out in the following reports which are attached as appendices:
- Appendix 1 - Net Zero Evidence & Options Report Summary , item 24. PDF 1 MB
- Appendix 2 Financing Net Zero Report , item 24. PDF 662 KB
- Appendix 3 - A&NBS Evidence & Options Report 19-09-23 , item 24. PDF 139 KB
- Appendix 4 - A&NBS Options Assessment Report 19-09-23 , item 24. PDF 330 KB
- Appendix 5 Policy Development Checklist , item 24. PDF 122 KB
- Sign up to the council’s Climate Action Plan Newsletter sustainability@eastdunbarton.gov.uk for:
- Progress on their Climate Change Work
- Funding opportunities for projects and communities
- The opportunity to contribute to consultations including:
-Climate Action Plan
-Local Development Plan
-Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy
- Email contact: Neil Samson, Environmental Planner, Sustainability and Land Planning Policy: Neil.Samson@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action:
- East Dunbartonshire Voluntary Action (EDVA) - your local Third Sector Interface which provides support, help, expertise and assistance to third sector organisations and community groups in East Dunbartonshire. EDVA can develop and provide opportunities for community groups and organisations to represent themselves and others.
Keep Scotland Beautiful:
- Keep Scotland Beautiful inspire action to keep Scotland beautiful. Combatting climate change, reducing litter and waste, restoring nature and biodiversity and improving places. Support our Work. Subscribe to our Newsletter. Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. Combatting climate change.
- If you want to keep in touch with others interested in climate action, including Climate Emergency Training course participants, we host the Scottish Climate Change Community Facebook Group, which we invite you to join.
- If you’d like to keep up to date with our news, please do register to receive our monthly newsletter and quarterly Climate Change Newsletter.
- Email contact: Tim Mullens, Senior Training and Marketing Officer for Keep Scotland Beautiful, tim.mullens@keepscotlandbeautiful.org
Statistics and policy:
- Scottish Greenhouse Gas Statistics 2022 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) - Official statistics showing emissions of greenhouse gases in Scotland over the period 1990 to 2022.
- IPCC — Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.
- Climate Change Committee - The CCC provides advice to the UK Government on setting and meeting carbon budgets and adapting to climate change. Learn about their latest reports, news and insights on the UK's progress and challenges on climate action.
- Climate Action Tracker -The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of "holding warming well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C."
- Our World in Data - Our World in Data makes this knowledge accessible and understandable, to empower those working to build a better world.
Climate change engagement:
- Britain Talks Climate: 2024 summary & recommendations - Climate Outreach - 2024 summary & recommendations. People in Britain care about climate change and want to tackle it as a society. Britain Talks Climate exists to help us better understand and engage with people's priorities, questions and concerns.
Adaptation:
- Adaptation Scotland: Home - Adaptation Scotland, provide advice and support to help Scotland be prepared and resilient to the effects of climate change.
Community action:
- Scottish Communities Climate Action Network - Aim to support community-led action in Scotland to address the climate and nature emergency and work for a just, thriving and resilient Scotland.
- Climate action hubs: - gov.scot - A national network of climate action hubs is being set up across Scotland to support communities to take forward climate action in their areas.
News and analysis:
- Carbon Brief » Clear on climate - Carbon Brief is a website that covers climate change topics with clear, data-driven articles. Find out the latest news on emissions, science, policy and more from Latin America and the world.
Energy:
- Home Energy Scotland advice network - Energy Saving Trust - Home Energy Scotland is a network of local advice centres across Scotland funded by the Scottish Government. It provides free and impartial advice on how to save energy, reduce bills and access grants and schemes.
- Business Energy Scotland · Make Your Business Greener - Business Energy Scotland offers free online training, lighting assessments, resources and case studies to help businesses reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Find out how much you could save and get impartial advice from experts.
- Local Energy Scotland ·Local development officers provide free advice to help you with the next step. Find your local contact. The Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) offers a range of financial support to local energy projects.
- Community Energy Scotland - Community Energy Scotland provides independent and ongoing practical & technical support for community project development. We make it possible for member organisations to link up and network, both with each other and with policy makers.
Transport:
- Paths for All - Paths for All promotes walking for health, wellbeing and sustainability in Scotland.
- Sustrans Scotland - Sustrans.org.uk - Sustrans work for and with communities, helping them come to life by walking, wheeling and cycling to create healthier places and happier lives for everyone.
- Cycling UK in Scotland | Cycling UK - Cycling UK in Scotland. Cycling UK works to make cycling better for people in Scotland. Find out more about our projects and campaigning work across the nation.
Consumption:
- Zero Waste Scotland | Inspiring change to fight the climate crisis - Zero Waste Scotland is a circular economy agency that works to reduce and reuse products and resources in Scotland. Learn how to live more sustainably, find out about the Deposit Return Scheme and access knowledge and expertise on their website.
- Circular Communities Scotland - Circular Communities Scotland - Support and represent over 250 repair, reuse and recycling charities and social enterprises across the country, who prevent products and materials from entering landfill, create local jobs and economic opportunities.
- Ethical Consumer: the alternative consumer organisation - Ethical Consumer is an independent, not-for-profit organisation that provides information and inspiration for ethical consumers. Find ethical and environmental rankings, shopping guides, boycotts, magazines and more.
Food:
- Scotland | Social Farms & Gardens - Find out what's happening in Scotland Our members across Scotland run growing projects in a wide range of settings, from rural islands to urban centres.
- Nourish Scotland homepage - Nourish Scotland is a charity that works to improve the food environment in Scotland. It campaigns on issues such as the environment, public health and inequality.
Carbon Literacy:
- Home - The Carbon Literacy Project - The Carbon Literacy Project is a globally unique charity, aiming to deliver a day's worth of Carbon Literacy® to everyone who lives, works or studies - everywhere.
Carbon footprinting:
- Pawprint | Embed Sustainability Faster Through Employees - Pawprint helps businesses embed sustainability faster through employees by providing goal-aligned actions, rewards, reporting and data. Learn how Pawprint supports leading organisations and book a demo to get started.