On Tuesday 13 May 2025, Verture facilitated a gathering in Glasgow for the Glasgow City Region Climate Action Hubs, local authorities, third sector organisations and Scottish Government. The purpose of the event was to bring the Hubs together in person to discuss how they can work better together on climate adaptation at the regional level, with targeted support from Climate Ready Clyde.
The aims of the event included:
- Increasing awareness and knowledge of regional climate impacts and enable the Hubs to prioritise which ones are most important for them
- Exploring and co-designing practical and accessible actions to improve regional climate adaptation in the Glasgow City Region
- Creating a learning environment where local authorities can listen to the Hubs and integrate learning into their adaptation plans and policies
- Cultivating wider cross-sector links and collaborations within and across the Glasgow City Region
- Contribute to the six high level Climate Action Hub outcomes outlined by Scottish Government
We used Adaptation Scotland’s 15 key consequences of climate change resource to start the conversation – people ranked which ones were most important to them, as well as those they were already acting on. Artist and facilitator Frank McElhinny helped facilitate the discussion – his insights brought a fresh perspective to the day.
Food security and green space were key themes, as well as improved communications, information sharing and stronger networks, using tools like maps and service databases. People also want more local skills in their communities – including energy expertise, and advice on land ownership, home and building adaptations, monitoring soil quality and tree planting. Funding for community projects that could have impact at a regional level is needed – as well as more cross-boundary working.
Climate Ready Clyde will continue to support the Climate Action Hubs in 2025 and 2026 to act on the priority issues that are most important to them and continue to help develop ways to work better together in the region.
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