Supporting locally-led adaptation
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Addressing climate change may seem like a massive challenge on top of all other things you are already working on as a community – it is complex, interconnected and it isn’t always easy to know where to start. But it is both crucial and possible to build resilience and adapt to the changing climate whilst tackling other important issues in your community such as such as housing and neighbourhoods, getting around, and skills and employment.
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To learn more, explore our resources below. There is also a network of Climate Action Hubs across Scotland you can contact, supporting people to tackle climate change together in their local area. The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) support community groups in Scotland to work together towards more resilient and nature-positive places.
Community Climate Adaptation Routemap
The Routemap offers clear steps for local action groups, community councils, and development trusts to build your resilience to climate change.
Tools + resources
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Stakeholder and Power Mapping
A tool to help you understand who is important to involve in planning and delivering local climate resilience and adaptation actions.
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Climate Resilient, Healthy and Equitable Places
This briefing discusses what can be done to build climate resilience at a local level in a way that also benefits health.
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Local Authority Climate Contact Directory
Local Authorities in Scotland are taking action to increase resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change. Here we present a simple directory of local authority contact points for Climate Change Adaptation related enquiries.
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