New report showcases Scottish climate education

A new report published today shows trailblazing Scottish climate education projects building community action to tackle climate change - and highlights the different kinds of support needed by communities who want to take action.

The report is written by community educator Jamie Auldsmith (along with a team of SEAD staff and volunteers) and designed by Catalyst Campaigns for Scottish Education and Action for Development as part of their Switch On to Climate Change project. It showcases the work of groups including Going Carbon Neutral Stirling, PLANEspeaking, the John Muir Trust, EcoCongregations, the Transition Scotland network, Eco Schools and the Centre for Human Ecology.

Download the report 'Are we Switching On? Challenges and Opportunities for Climate Change Education' at www.sead.org.uk

An innovative new tool for community action

Communities in Scotland now have a lively and accessible 130-page online resource to help them achieve their goals. The site includes the Climate Action Hub - a source of information about the causes and impacts of climate change, what you can do, and what other groups are already doing in Scotland and around the world. But it isn't just for communities working on climate issues. There is a Community Action Toolkit with a vast array of resources on everything from how to involve your community, ideas for raising money for your work, and information about different approaches you might choose to take.

Catalyst Campaigns worked with the Graphics Company and Stuff and Content to create the resource as part of new website of Scottish Education and Action for Development (SEAD). We think it's unique for the Scottish context, with its particular focus on community-based climate action. Have a look at what it has to offer - and do give us feedback if you feel we've missed something out.