Between 2019 and 2022, Adaptation Scotland worked closely with the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership’s Climate Change Working Group to support climate adaptation planning in the islands.
This project culminated in the publication of two reports:
- A Climate Rationale, setting out a shared understanding of the climate challenge in the Outer Hebrides, based on evidence gathered from member organisations of the Community Planning Partnership and local communities
- A Case for Action, outlining the Climate Change Working Group’s vision, purpose and priorities for action to adapt to climate impacts and improve climate resilience in the Outer Hebrides
These two reports have subsequently informed Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Climate Change Strategy.
Download the Climate Rationale Download the Case for ActionThis case study shares our experience of developing a pilot approach for using participatory mapping to gather lived experience and local knowledge of climate change impacts and community priorities for adaptation in North Uist. It is part of our wider work with partners in the Outer Hebrides.
It provides details of the approach taken, some of our key learning and recommendations for use in other locations and contexts. It also provides links to some of the tools and resources used.
Find out more about our work in the Outer Hebrides, or read our guide to running a similar mapping activity in your own community.
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