Highlands & Islands Climate Hub

Highlands & Islands Climate Hub Supporting and embedding community led climate action in the Highlands & Islands Two regions have been selected for an initial pilot phase of the Regional Hubs.

In 2020 the Scottish Government announced plans to establish a network of Regional Community Climate Action Hubs. The aim of the Regional Hubs is to provide advice, support and encourage collaboration across communities to design, develop and deliver sustainable community led climate action projects. Us, in the North Highlands & Islands and Aberdeen and the Shire. The former being operated by Thur

so Community Development Trust and the latter by Aberdeen Climate Action. Each hub is here to take a localised approach to community led climate action. In our area that means working closely with existing networks, forming new networks and for us our key aims are to celebrate existing projects and encourage communities to engage about climate action. We also see addressing community needs by reducing inequalities and a just transition key to our region.

H&I Climate Collective - Make your voice heard workshop🗣 The period after an election is one of the best times to connec...
12/06/2026

H&I Climate Collective - Make your voice heard workshop🗣

The period after an election is one of the best times to connect with your MSPs, MPs or local councillors. In their first few months in office, elected representatives are deciding what issues and priorities they want to focus on for the years ahead - making it the perfect opportunity to make your voice heard and support the causes you care about.

In this workshop, we’ll explore how to communicate confidently with your representatives and speak up about the issues that matter to you. No issue is too small, after all, these people are elected to represent you!

📆Thursday 2nd July
🕛6pm - 7pm
📍Online

Book your space: https://forms.fillout.com/t/fDqgAKUs8Hus

Find out more about the H&I Climate Collective: hiclimatehub.co.uk/blog/durwfv8k4lokgwyxietl9t3yttvt1i

✨💰Caithness Funding Masterclass💰✨Join Fiona MacDonald, the Hub's Caithness & Sutherland CDO for an interactive, in-perso...
10/06/2026

✨💰Caithness Funding Masterclass💰✨

Join Fiona MacDonald, the Hub's Caithness & Sutherland CDO for an interactive, in-person workshop where you'll learn the skills and techniques needed to write successful funding applications.

📆16 June 2026
🕛2pm - 4pm
📍Thurso Youth Club

Book your space here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/41fcGggHBdus

New Community Fridge Planned for Shetland🍎A new community fridge project is being developed in Shetland to help reduce f...
04/06/2026

New Community Fridge Planned for Shetland🍎

A new community fridge project is being developed in Shetland to help reduce food waste and support local people by sharing surplus food within the community.

The initiative is being led by local volunteers in partnership with the Hub and the Bressay Outdoor Access Group (BOAG). The group is currently looking for a publicly accessible space to host the fridge, such as a community centre or hall.

More than 700 community fridges have been set up across the UK, including two successful projects already running in Orkney.

The Hub are excited to support a similar initiative in Shetland and the benefits it could bring to the community.

Anyone interested in hosting the fridge or volunteering can get in touch at [email protected] or [email protected].

Local Place Plan for Bressay🌊Bressay is currently developing a Local Place Plan (LPP): a community-led plan that sets ou...
03/06/2026

Local Place Plan for Bressay🌊

Bressay is currently developing a Local Place Plan (LPP): a community-led plan that sets out ideas and priorities for future development on the island.

Once submitted, the plan must be legally considered by the council’s planning department. We held a community engagement event at the Plant Sale on 10 May and presented the Local Place Plan to the Community Council on Tuesday 26 May.

The first draft of the plan is now complete, and we are beginning a month-long public consultation period to gather feedback from the community before the final plan is submitted in September.

If you would like to find out more or share your views, please contact Andrea at [email protected].

Join us for the next Inverness Climate Conversation 🚲🚶This month’s discussion will focus on walking & wheeling for wellb...
02/06/2026

Join us for the next Inverness Climate Conversation 🚲🚶

This month’s discussion will focus on walking & wheeling for wellbeing in Inverness, bringing together local projects, organisations and individuals passionate about active travel and healthier communities.

📍The Bike Shed Inverness
📅 22 June 2026
🕛6-7:30pm

Come along to meet like-minded people, share ideas and explore the barriers and opportunities around walking and wheeling in the city.

Book your space: https://hiclimatehub.co.uk/event-listing/inverness-climate-conversations-walking-wheeling-for-wellbeing

🌞MEMBERS CONNECT - JUNE🌞Come along to June's Members Connect with guest speaker Anne Clark who will be talking to us abo...
01/06/2026

🌞MEMBERS CONNECT - JUNE🌞

Come along to June's Members Connect with guest speaker Anne Clark who will be talking to us about the Let Us Grow Project - a community-led growing initiative based at Glen Urquhart Care Centre, Drumnadrochit. Now moving into its second season, LUG brings together volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to grow food locally, share skills, and strengthen connections across the community.

Join us while you enjoy your lunch to chat, network and learn what fellow members and the Hub are working on.

📆25th June
🕛12-1pm
📍Microsoft Teams (Online)

Book your space today: https://hiclimatehub.co.uk/event-listing/members-connect-june

NW2045 RLUP Gathering🌳🌞A couple of weeks ago individuals and organisations gathered in Elphin to listen and reflect, at ...
01/06/2026

NW2045 RLUP Gathering🌳🌞

A couple of weeks ago individuals and organisations gathered in Elphin to listen and reflect, at the first gathering of the NorthWest 2045's Regional Land Use Partnership. The NW2045 RLUP is the only community-led RLUP pilot in Scotland.

The aim of the RLUP is to improve stakeholder collaboration, and to ensure decision making about about land use is done in a fair and inclusive way.

Fiona, our Caithness and Sutherland CDO said "it was fantastic to see such a wide spread of organisational support in Elphin and to collaborate on the way forward."

01/06/2026

Interested in joining our Members Funding Panel? Hear from Bethany, Senior Project Officer of the Hub about what it entails! Link in bio!☀️

JOIN OUR MEMBERS PANEL🗣️We’re looking for new members to join the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub Members Panel - helpin...
29/05/2026

JOIN OUR MEMBERS PANEL🗣️

We’re looking for new members to join the Highlands & Islands Climate Hub Members Panel - helping decide which community climate projects receive funding support.

In 2025 alone, the panel reviewed 49 applications and helped distribute just shy of £22,000 to communities across the region, supporting grassroots climate action projects making a real local impact.

By joining the panel, you’ll:
✨ Help direct funding to local climate initiatives
✨ Support communities across Highland, Orkney & Shetland
✨ Gain insight into inspiring grassroots projects
✨ Play a direct role in shaping a more sustainable future for the region

No specialist experience needed - just an interest in community-led climate action and making a difference.

Find out more and apply here: https://hiclimatehub.co.uk/climateactionfund

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