Edinburgh Climate Commission

Today is UK #EarthOvershootDay. The Uk has one of the highest consumption rates in the world and we're not taking responsibility for it either. This needs to change. #Movethedate movethedate.overshootday.org

The Scottish Government are seeking your opinions on the proposals for legislation to develop Scotland’s circular economy. Submit your views: bit.ly/3nlg4O0

Community garden Jock Tamsons Gairden is one of the amazing community food growing projects featured in our Sustainable Food Directory. If you’re a local food group taking climate action apply to join through our website to edible-edinburgh.org/sustainable-fo… #SustainableFood

We are delighted to announce that our #ScotsmanGreenSkills conference is back for 2022 with @skillsdevscot and @keelingcurve will be our host once again. Early Bird tickets are now available to purchase until 13th August here: scotsmangreenskills.co.uk

Really proud to announce that Edinburgh has been awarded silver status by the Sustainable Food Places Network, in recognition of our pioneering work to promote healthy and sustainable food across city 🥈 🌟 edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1… @EdibleEdin @EdinComFood @scotfooddrink

✋This is well worth a read, you can find @IreneBeautyman reflections on the 20 min neighbourhood concept too ⬇️📖 @ALLIANCEScot @improvserv @P_H_S_Official

This Thursday is #CleanAirDay. To mark it, we are planning a short (!) ride around the boundaries of Edinburgh’s new low-ambition unenforced LEZ. edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/down… It isn’t a formal ride with marshals but if you’d like to join we’ll be leaving Middle Meadow Walk at 8pm.

It's critically important that, in what must be a decade of action on #Climatechange, the new @Edinburgh_CC takes forward the #netzero strategy & secures it's benefits for Edinburgh. @EdinClimate will continue to challenge, catalyse & convene for climate action.

Edinburgh's Business for Good have a networking event taking place next month (29 June) - great for any businesses to meet like-minded, purpose-driven, impact-aware business. More info and to register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/business-for…

Every day 130k walking trips + 16k cycling trips (return) are made here by people who could have driven. If these cars were in a traffic jam it'd stretch 435 miles – from Edinburgh to Southampton! 🚗🚗🚗 Find out more in @Sustrans Walking + Cycling Index edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/1…

In case you're wanting to get out on your bike this weekend, but it needs fixing/looking over first - head along to an @Edinburgh_CC free Dr Bike Event, 21 May, Old Colt Bridge, Roseburn 10 am – 2 pm. A bike mechanic will be available to carry free bike checks and minor repairs

Our gvmt doesn't account consumption emissions in calculations - which ignores the environmental impact of imported goods. Instead it blames these emissions on the countries who make the goods. overshootday.org

Today is UK #EarthOvershootDay. The Uk has one of the highest consumption rates in the world and we're not taking responsibility for it either. This needs to change. #Movethedate movethedate.overshootday.org

#BiodiversityDay is on May 22nd and there are 22 ACTIONS that cities can take #ForNature 🌱 Is your city ready to commit? The newly launched #CitiesWithNature action platform is the place to learn, share & take action! citieswithnature.org/actions/

Solar power 'could create more than 8500 jobs in Scotland by 2030'. news.stv.tv/scotland/solar…

NEW: Study finds that “Halting new extraction projects is a necessary step, but still not enough to stay within our rapidly dwindling carbon budget. Some existing fossil fuel licences and production will need to be revoked and phased out early.” theguardian.com/environment/20…

🗣🗣🗣 We are recruiting a Spanish Community Worker for the Communities’ Reduce Reuse & Recycle Project for 12h per week, delivering workshops and helping to organise environmental events within the Spanish Community. To know more email cfc@elrec.org.uk. Deadline 19th May.

We’re teaming up with @TippingPointorg to host an online event on resisting environmental racism, featuring an introduction by @SelinaNwulu and speakers from @MerseysideBLM, @LatinVillageUK, @StopCambo, and @NE4AntiRaids 📆 Get your free tickets here ⬇️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-we-re…

What impact is new climate technology having on the offshore sector? Hear the thoughts of our Climate Commissioner, + @Shepherd Clare Foster as she discusses this key topic at the All-Energy Event allenergy2022.com

Senior researcher post on #climate & #NetZero at @scotparl Apply by 18 May HERE->careers.parliament.scot/vacancies/355/… @CyclingEdin @sccscot @EdinClimate @DrCarolineBrown @POPScotland @SpokesPorty @John_Lauder @2050ClimateGrp @SP_NetZero

Ready to vote today? ✔️ Check where your polling place is ✔️ Bring your polling card (it's not essential but helps speed things up) ✔️ Use numbers instead of a cross on your polling paper ✔️Cast your vote before 10pm All the info you need is on our website edinburgh.gov.uk/elections