Udny Climate Action

02/06/2026

105,000 Net Zero related jobs in Scotland

An industry report suggests that the net-zero economy is already established and employs more than 105,000 people.

31/05/2026

NEXT WEEKEND IS SWAP SHOP WEEKEND
See drop off/pick up times below

28/05/2026

Climate and biodiversity film showing in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Climate Action is showing the film- 'National Emergency Briefing' at its next climate cafe. Discussion afterwards.
Tuesday 2nd June at 7pm at NESCOL Entry FREE
Tickets via Eventbrite- see below

See the film about the National Emergency Briefing held in Westminster in November that is being shown in hundreds of venues across the UK

21/05/2026

DOES YOUR GROUP NEED FUNDING FOR A CLIMATE/ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT?
The Scottish Government's Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund for 2026 is open. Closing date 31st August

Capital funding for green and eco friendly community projects in the North East and Moray! The Just Transition PB Fund aims to empower the residents of Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray by giving you a crucial role in shaping our just transition to a net zero future in the North East of Scotland.

11/05/2026

Litter pickers needed for 30th May
Help tidy up the environment for summer

06/05/2026

However you're thinking about voting tomorrow, reducing climate change and reversing biodiversity loss offers something for everyone.
If you're thinking about voting Reform then slowing climate change could help reduce immigration.
If you're thinking about voting Conservative then slowing climate change could improve the lives of farmers by reducing crop failures.
If you're thinking about voting Labour or SNP, then slowing climate change could reduce job losses and poverty.
If you're thinking about voting Green...
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0eae719d837d69afc7de/National_security_assessment_-_global_biodiversity_loss__ecosystem_collapse_and_national_security.pdf

30/04/2026

ELECTION- CANDIDATES' VIEWS ON HOME HEATING
We asked our constituency candidates the following:-
How will your party support home retrofit (insulation and other energy saving measures) to ensure that heating is affordable for all?

DOUGLAS LUMSDEN (CONSERVATIVE) simply referred us to the party's manifesto-
https://www.scottishconservatives.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Web-SCUP-Manifesto-2026.pdf pages 41 & 46.
Key issues
-guarantee households will not be forced to make energy efficient upgrades.
-end the requirement that forbids new builds being heated by a boiler.
-protect funding for energy efficiency upgrades but transfer money spent on on heat pumps towards building homes.
-drop the 2045 net zero target and any related policies that are imposing costs on households

DAVID EVANS (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) noted both the challenge of climate change and the cost of living. He stated that the Liberal Democrats will:

-launch an emergency insulation programme with special attention to the areas furthest behind.
-introduce a Fairer Heating Bill, accelerating the rollout of smart climate-friendly heating systems.
-invest in low-carbon heat networks
-promote alternative financial models for retrofitting.
Lib Dem manifesto https://www.scotlibdems.org.uk/2026-manifesto

For full responses see - https://climateaction.udny.org/2026/04/30/scottish-parliament-election-2026/

NO REPLY FROM: SNP- Gillian Martin, Labour- Janine Langler, Reform- John Crawley.

27/04/2026

RUN AN EVENT DURING CLIMATE WEEK NORTH EAST
Would your group would like to host an event during CWNE (19th Sept to 4th October)? Light hearted, serious or educational- a chance to bring people together around a climate theme.
If so, there is a webinar with info on 6th May at 6pm-
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1987135126656?aff=oddtdtcreator
or visit https://climateweeknortheast.org/

CLIMATE WEEK NORTH EAST 2026 19th September – 4 October 2026 SAVE THE DATE!Climate Week North EastBorn and grown in North East Scotland to help local communities help our planet.“This festival is built on community, connection, sharing and belonging. It is brought to life by people and community...

24/04/2026

Interested in quizzing your candidates? Hustings in Ellon
A chance to raise climate issues (or any other concerns)
See below

16/04/2026

HEAT PUMPS- DO THEY WORK IN UDNY?
Join the group visiting homes with heat pumps (air and ground source and biomass boilers) in Pitmedden to quiz owners and debate the issues
Thursday 23rd April at 6-45pm
Email [email protected] for info of where to meet