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15 September 2020
Starts: 18:00
To mark Climate Week (14th-19th September) The Highland Council, in collaboration with Home Energy Scotland will be delivering a series of talks on the future of electric transport in Highlands.
Communities will be updated on current work taking place, the ambition for a net-zero carbon future, and current funding streams to enable Highland residents to make a shift toward carbon-neutral transport.
Communities across the region are invited to voice their views, experiences and ideas regarding Electric Vehicle uptake, and the sessions are each focused on a particular area of the Highlands:
Monday 14th September 6pm: Caithness & Sutherland
Tuesday 15th September 6pm: Ross & Cromarty
Wednesday 16th September 6pm: Lochaber, Skye & Kyle of Lochalsh
Thursday 17th September 6pm: Badenoch & Strathspey
Saturday 19th September 10am: Inverness-Shire & Nairn-Shire
Topics of conversation will include:
- What is 'EV' and why is this the vehicle of the future? - An introduction to Electric Vehicles
- Update on what's been happening - current infrastructure development and plans in Highlands and locally
- Help & advice for people interested in making the switch to EV
- Question and answer session - opportunity to pitch your questions and get involved in wider discussions about climate change and community sustainability.
The discussions will help inform the new Highland EV infrastructure strategy, due to be launched in 2021.
More information on Highland Council website
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15 September 2020
Tackling the climate emergency together
While the coronavirus pandemic has led to radical changes over recent months, the climate emergency hasn’t gone away. Scotland’s Climate Week (14–20 September 2020) aims to promote the message that, together, we can end Scotland’s contribution to climate change. Eco-Congregation Scotland is supporting this special week with organisations across the country, celebrating and sharing what we are all already doing to tackle climate change, supporting a just and green recovery.
Please register now to take part in our own activities below, with a focus on food, a key theme for this Harvest month. We are also holding a range of Climate Conversations to discuss the changes we can make locally and nationally over the next decade to reduce carbon emissions. Please join one of these if you are free this week.You can also register for the Scottish Government's programme of events here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/scottish-government-climate-week-30948279029
Climate Conversations
Tuesday 15th September 2020, 11am - 12noon or 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Wednesday 16th September 2020, 11am - 12noon or 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Thursday 17th September 2020, 11am - 12noon or 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Friday 18th September 2020, 12.30pm - 1.30pm
https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/upcomingevents/
What will like be like in 2030? What changes do you want to see in your local community? Join a Climate Conversation to consider what our options might be - locally and nationally - in reducing the causes and effects of a changing climate.
Love Food Hate Waste workshopFriday 18th September 2020, 10.30am - 12.30pm
https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/event/love-food-hate-waste-workshop-3/
We are delighted to offer another chance to take part in an online Love Food Hate Waste workshop. This engaging workshop could really help save you money and stop food being wasted.