PSCAN members gather at Edinburgh Climate Change Institute, September 2024. Photography: Andrew Perry.
The Adaptation Scotland programme is excited to announce the opportunity for public body organisations to join The Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network (PSCAN). PSCAN is comprised of public bodies who work together to share learning and demonstrate leadership to progress action on climate change adaptation.
The group was established in June 2019 and includes 50 major organisations including local authorities, infrastructure operators, universities and national public bodies.
We are now offering the opportunity for a further 10 organisations to join the Network in October 2024.
Who can join the Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network?
The Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network is open to practitioners who are leading, or closely involved with implementing adaptation work within public sector organisations.
What will participants gain from being involved in the group?
Participants benefit from:
- Advice and support on how to use the Adaptation Capability Framework and Benchmarking Tool
- Space to reflect on learning and share experience with others
- Opportunities to network and receive support from peers
- Training and skills development covering topics such as risk assessment, public engagement and project planning
What level of commitment is expected from members?
Members are expected to:
- Commit to benchmarking adaptation progress of their organisation using the Adaptation Capability Framework Benchmarking Tool
- Participate in at least two in-person/hybrid events per year. These events provide training and support to progress adaptation work and are designed in collaboration with the Network.
- Actively contribute to the activities of the Network
- Optional: Take part in monthly one hour Drop-In sessions to share experience and learning, and join Task and Finish groups to progress action on key topics and tools.
How can I get involved?
To apply to join the Public Sector Climate Adaptation Network, please email [email protected] to express your interest by Friday 25th October 2024 with details of:
- Your name, role and organisation
- Confirmation that you are able to meet the commitments asked of Network members
- A couple of sentences setting out how you hope to benefit from and contribute to the Network
Please note that places are limited to 10 new organisations to join the Network at this time. If demand exceeds available places, the Adaptation Scotland programme will prioritise allocations to ensure a wide variety public sector organisations and locations are represented.
New members will be invited to an introductory session to take place online in early November.
If you have any questions, or would like to have an informal chat about the Network, please contact Aoife Hutton, [email protected]
