Activity – Our Future Edinburgh

admin wrote a new post, Transitioning Edinburgh to low carbon heat 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Workshop on Transitioning Edinburgh to low carbon heat – see Events section for details.

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OFEMain WebAdmin wrote a new post, Being better connected 6 months ago

Our Future Edinburgh is committed to enhancing connections between the many community groups and individuals across the city working on the climate emergency.

We are collaborating with Media Education to e […]

OFEMain WebAdmin wrote a new post, PRESS RELEASE: What is the future for heat networks in Edinburgh? 7 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Are heat networks the way to decarbonise Edinburgh’s heating and make it affordable?’

This was the question posed to a public audience at Saturday’s (28th Jan 2023) event in Edinburgh’s Old Town organised by […]

OFEMain WebAdmin wrote a new post, The Scottish Government has published a new draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Environmental campaigners have reacted to the Scottish Government’s new Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan.

Friends of the Earth Scotland’s head of campaigns Mary Church said:

“Our current fossil fuell […]

OFEMain WebAdmin wrote a new post, 2 x Short-term Freelance Opportunities with SCCAN: Story Weaver & Events Coordinator 8 months, 3 weeks ago

Providing maternity cover (five months initially from early February) – £210 day rate

Story Weaver (written stories)

Average of 7 hours per week.

To work closely with our audio Story Weaver to s […]

OFEMain WebAdmin wrote a new post, Job Opportunity: Just Transition Campaigner 8 months, 3 weeks ago

£27,686 – £34,569 pro rata
Edinburgh, Head office (potential for hybrid working)
4-4.5 days per week (0.8-0.9 FTE)

Friends of the Earth Scotland is looking for an Just Transition Campaigner to join our tea […]

admin wrote a new post, SURF Research on barriers to community-owned energy projects in Scotland 10 months ago

‘SURF has had the pleasure of working with Kiera Dignam, a student on the University of Edinburgh’s MSc in ‘Global Environment, Politics and Society’.

Kiera has been on a dissertation placement resea […]

admin wrote a new post, CIEEM launches Green Jobs for Nature Website 10 months ago

CIEEM (the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management) has launched a Green Jobs for Nature (GJfN) website as part of their campaign to raise awareness of careers in ecology and environmental […]

admin wrote a new post, NESCAN Hub: Seed Funding Opportunities for small community projects 10 months ago

The NESCAN Hub have an allocated pot of seed funding for community climate action and biodiversity projects within Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire:

Funding is a maximum of £500 per organisation. This maximum […]

admin wrote a new post, Job Opportunity: Resources and Systems Lead | NESCAN Hub 10 months ago

NESCAN Hub is a fast-paced non profit organisation run by a small but committed team dedicated to achieving a sustainable N.E. Scotland by enabling community led climate action.

We are looking for an […]

admin wrote a new post, Press Release | Climate Heritage Network lauds landmark Culture Outcomes at COP27; Redoubles Efforts to Win More Holistic Recognition 10 months, 1 week ago

The accelerating impacts of climate change are causing wholesale disruption to communities, and to the historical and social fabric that underpins resilience globally, but disproportionately in the global south. […]

admin wrote a new post, Global Day of Action for Climate Justice Report 10 months, 1 week ago

12 November saw a huge demonstration in Edinburgh demanding COP 27 leaders act.

You can see some photos on Edinburgh Climate Coalition’s Facebook page here
For a great summary check out this report from […]

admin wrote a new post, Job Opportunity: Operations Manager | SCCAN 10 months, 1 week ago

We are recruiting for an Interim Operations Manager, which may become a permanent position.

SCCAN has a rapidly expanding membership and, over the past year, has moved from being a volunteer-led and run […]

admin wrote a new post, Community Learning Exchange Grants by Scottish Community Alliance 10 months, 1 week ago

The Community Learning Exchange is an opportunity for communities to learn through the exchange of ideas and the sharing of common solutions. The great value of networking with others is the opportunity to learn […]

admin wrote a new post, Our Future Edinburgh: Climate Collaboration AGM 11 months ago

Interested in how community-led organisations can help establish a new funded body serving all of Edinburgh’s communities to tackle climate disruption and create a fairer, greener, low-carbon capital?

You are […]

admin wrote a new post, Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund 11 months ago

The new Let’s Do Net Zero Community Buildings Fund under CARES will help community organisations reduce their building energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions by installing renewable technologies such as heat p […]

admin wrote a new post, Job Opportunities 11 months ago

HR Manager

£31,610 – £37,250 pro rata
Edinburgh, Head office (potential for hybrid working)
3.5 days per week (0.7 FTE)

Friends of the Earth Scotland is looking for an HR Manager to join the team. You […]

admin wrote a new post, Movement Power Zine: a new resource by Tipping Point 11 months, 1 week ago

Tipping Point has put together a booklet called Movement Power for grassroots organisations – take a peek inside now

This printed zine covers everything from how to build a local group’s membership and r […]

admin wrote a new post, CALLOUT : Support an Edinburgh protest as part of the Global Day of Action planned to coincide with COP 27 conference in Egypt 11 months, 2 weeks ago

“This Crisis Demands Action”
Saturday 12th November
12pm St Andrews Square

COP27 is taking place in Egypt in November against a backdrop of multiple related crises:

· Increasing climate disasters […]

admin wrote a new post, THIS CRISIS DEMANDS ACTION: The Climate Justice Coalition is calling for mass mobilisations for justice on 12 November 11 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme weather events on every continent are causing mass devastation, loss of life and livelihoods in communities everywhere. In just the last year ordinary people have had to contend with climate disasters, […]