What we do
Scotland’s climate is changing with widespread impacts for people, nature and business. The Adaptation Scotland programme provides advice and support to help organisations, businesses and communities prepare for, and build resilience to these impacts. We support organisations, businesses and communities to work together, and develop tools, resources and projects that can help them adapt.
The Adaptation Scotland programme works towards five key outcomes:
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Outcome 1: Scotland has a growing network of leaders from across society who are empowered and working together, using their influence to drive adaptation action across sectors and places.
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Outcome 2: Innovative adaptation tools, resources and processes are enabling organisations to take effective adaptation action and learn from what works.
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Outcome 3: Place-based initiatives are driving effective adaptation action across cities, regions and localities, and sharing their learning and resources, guided by the Place Principle and aligned with the interests and needs of communities.
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Outcome 4: People are increasingly engaged in shaping adaptation policy and action in Scotland. The views of those most vulnerable to climate change are valued and acted upon.
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Outcome 5: Scotland pioneers innovative approaches to tackling adaptation challenges across finance, land and climate justice. Cross sector collaborations are developing approaches that support fair, just and sustainable adaptation and Scotland’s just transition to a green economy.
About the programme
The Adaptation Scotland programme is funded by the Scottish Government and delivered by the Scottish charity Sniffer.
Get in touch with the Sniffer team to learn more about the Adaptation Scotland programme.
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About the Scottish Government’s National Adaptation Plan (SNAP3)
With Scotland already experiencing climate change impacts the Scottish Government is preparing for these challenges with the new Scottish National Adaptation Plan (SNAP3).
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Progress reports
Adaptation Scotland regularly reports on the progress and impact of the programme’s work.
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Newsletters
Adaptation Scotland produces a quarterly newsletter where you can keep up to date with the programme.
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About Sniffer
Sniffer acts as a catalyst, fostering collaboration across sectors and places to ensure transformation towards a flourishing and fairer future for all in a changing climate.
