The global market for hemp, once widely grown in Scotland, is expected to quadruple by 2030. Join us, Scottish Government and hemp industry experts in Edinburgh to hear how Scotland’s farmers, and the climate, can reap the benefits of this versatile crop. www.climatexchange.org.uk/event-the-ec...

How effective is the lower rate of the Scottish Landfill Tax? How might changes better support a low-carbon, circular economy? Susan Evans & Richard Claxton discuss their ClimateXChange project and findings in our latest podcast episode. www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/ #ScotClimateWeek

Scotland’s abundant access to renewable energy, proximity to the EU, skilled workforce and policy landscape can enable growth in hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives sectors. However, hydrogen production is currently expensive in Scotland. Read our report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...

🚨Job alert 🚨 We are looking for a Communications Officer to support the planning and delivery of communications and engagement activities and help us to connect climate change research and policy www.climatexchange.org.uk/job-vacancy-...

We are commissioning research to explore how climate change impacts on health and health inequalities. Closes noon on 3 October. Visit our website to see the full specification and details on how to submit proposals: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

We have extended our advisory panel to strengthen our expertise across climate change mitigation, adaptation and just transition research areas. Advisory panel members support us to inform Scottish Government climate policy through climate research. www.climatexchange.org.uk/climatexchan...

How can Scotland's recently updated Landscape Charter help guide sustainable land management? Sarah Govan discusses the key role of landscapes in meeting the challenges of climate change and the biodiversity crisis in our new podcast episode: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

📣New call for proposals for a 5-month capacity building project to inform cross-policy action to mitigate the negative mental health and broader wellbeing impacts of all types of flooding. 💧 View the specification here: tinyurl.com/54tr2jdt Deadline: 7th Oct, midday FAQ’s: www.crew.ac.uk/about/faq

"Do the educational reform recommendations align with schools, colleges and universities cultivating a workforce that can deliver net zero and support Scotland’s commitment to tackle the climate emergency?" New blog post by Emma Dore, CXC Project Manager: www.climatexchange.org.uk/the-drive-fo...

There is a risk the action needed to prevent and tackle the clear harms of flooding won’t happen at the scale and speed needed. Almost 400,000 properties could be affected by flooding by 2080. New Auditor General and Accounts Commission report: bit.ly/flood_resili...

We’re commissioning research to explore how carbon pricing could be used to help achieve emissions reductions in underperforming sectors in a cost-effective way. Proposals by 19 Sep Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is vital to Scotland's climate targets and a just transition. We are commissioning research to improve understanding of public perception of CCS, which will shape future public engagement. Deadline 11 September. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Sport is a key part of Scottish cultural & social life and grassroots organisations are central to many communities. We're commission a study of the impact of climate change on grassroots sports & how orgs need to adapt. Proposals by 10 Sep Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

What opportunities are there for Scottish businesses in adapting to a changing climate and building resilience to physical climate risks? We are commissioning research to explore ways to build a climate-resilient economy. Proposals by 9 Sep Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Minimising peat excavation is crucial to avoid carbon emissions, protect biodiversity and ensure downstream water quality. Our latest report investigates how to balance the benefits of renewable energy with the need to protect peatland habitats. Read more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/inv...

We are commissioning research to map the supply chains for critical raw materials for Scottish businesses involved in the net zero energy sector, identifying future opportunity and risks. The closing date for proposals is noon 5/9/25 Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

We're commissioning work to update the Scottish Government’s understanding of Scotland’s Heavy Duty Vehicle supply chain and manufacturing base including charging infrastructure and changes in demand. Closing date: noon 15/9/25 Find out more on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

We have an opportunity for a researcher to work directly with Scottish Government to evidence the costs of delivering climate change adaptation and inform climate policy decisions. Deadline for EoI is 1/9/25 Find out more on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

There is a great opportunity for someone passionate about using research to shape policy! Fellow centre of expertise @crew-waters.bsky.social are looking for a Project Manager to support their research projects at the interface of water science and public policy. 👇

Great to see 2 of our projects highlighted in a SPICe briefing on the links between #ClimateChange & #PublicHealth in Scotland. 🔗 tinyurl.com/SpiceBrief Learn more about these projects through the links below. 💧 tinyurl.com/StandingWaters 💧 tinyurl.com/FluvialFlood...

📢 We are #hiring an End User Computing Technical Lead 💻 The purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive technical expertise in managing & maintaining our end user #computing environment within the Institute. 📍 Location: Aberdeen or Dundee Apply: ow.ly/OZeW50WxcH7

Dr Sarah Buckingham joins us to discuss the challenges of managing soil systems and a strategy for improved soil security across Scottish landscapes. Check out this and all our podcast episodes on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/35OloIt...

Find out from CXC colleagues @katedrr.bsky.social, @annemarteb.bsky.social and Kay White about the inspirational projects and discussions at the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference www.climatexchange.org.uk/the-realitie...

Listen to our latest podcast episode with CXC Project Manager Kay White on our adaptation finance workshop from earlier this year and the recently published event report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

Get the latest ClimateXChange updates in our July newsletter: 📚 3 reports: diet & climate policy, landfill tax, construction aggregates 🔍 5 research calls incl 2 post-docs 🎧 Podcast from the CXC team 🍎 Blog on reducing event waste mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQt... Sign up on our website!

Scotland’s complex diet and climate policy landscape includes several emerging developments and opportunities, yet challenges persist. Our latest report suggests these challenges arise from areas that would benefit from policy coordination and development. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/ana...

We seek to to commission research to review of Scotland's Biodiversity Reporting Duty, to understand how it might inform key policy on biodiversity and climate change adaptation. Find out more on our research calls page. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... Closes 12th of August 2025

This @crew-waters.bsky.social report on the crucial role of river woodlands in protecting river ecosystems is accompanied by a useful policy brief on the evidence needs for river woodlands in Scotland 👇

We seek to commission research to examine the current evidence for the genetic and performance improvements in the past decade in Scottish livestock and their role in reducing emissions. Find out more on our research calls page. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... Closes 11th of August 2025

We have 4 calls for research proposals closing in July, including 3 post-doc opportunities. Get all the details, including tips for writing research proposals and FAQs on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Find out how we worked with colleagues in our building to reduce food and single-use item waste from our catered events, in our latest blog post: www.climatexchange.org.uk/reducing-was...

🎧New podcast episode🎧 A few members of the ClimateXChange team discuss aspects of our programme of work coming up this year, including projects, events and communications priorities in our latest episode of Evidence for climate policy in Scotland: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

Alternatives to primary aggregates can reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, with local sourcing amplifying these benefits, according to our new report. Strategic actions would be required to address existing barriers & to support the transition. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/the...

Are you a UK-based researcher in the humanities or social sciences looking to develop policy solutions to complex sustainability challenges? Learn more about our Innovation Fellowships Scheme Route B: Policy-led (Sustainable Futures) scheme and apply: buff.ly/cxGti22

We seek to commission research to assess future workforce needs in the transport and construction sectors in support of Scotland's net zero goals. Find out more on our research calls page. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... #letsdonetzero Closes 21 July.

Closing next week - call to undertake an international review of adaptation target setting and monitoring to inform the monitoring and evaluation of the Scottish Government’s approach to building climate resilience. Details on this & other open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Lower-rate Scottish Landfill Tax may only be partially aligned with current circular economy, waste prevention & climate goals. It has supported diversion of inert waste from landfill but drive unintended behaviours & limiting investment in recovery. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...

Our June newsletter is out now! Catch up on: - 8 open research calls - 5 new reports - postdoc opportunities & webinar video - podcast episode, staff news and more Read it and sign up on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

Climate change affects us all — but not equally 📘 Our new report highlights that while the EU & its Member States increasingly recognise justice as a key principle of climate adaptation, its practical application remains limited. 🔗 Read our new EEA report: www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

Interactive user interfaces for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) could allow householders to better assess potential retrofit measures. This could prompt households to undertake energy efficiency measures and switch to clean heat. Read our report www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/pot...

Dr Jess Hogan chats about how energy projects run by communities or locally can help Scotland achieve a just transition to clean energy in our latest project snapshot podcast episode: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

Closing next week - postdoc opportunity on monitoring the just transition and research project on the gap between climate concern and action. Find out more on these and other open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

New @crew-waters.bsky.social call for proposals to apply behavioural science evidence to produce a household flood plan template and consider future actions to support uptake. Deadline to apply: 9th July, midday. Full details here: tinyurl.com/mrxvphe2 FAQs: tinyurl.com/2j2yappm

We are offering an a 7 month post-doc research opportunity to support Transport Scotland in mapping the evidence base to develop a methodology to assess modal shift to active travel as a result of the ‘People and Place’ programme. Closes 31 July www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Do you want to know more about heat pump financing options for Scotland? Episode 11 of our podcast features researcher Tessa Clark discussing findings from her recent CXC project: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

Demand for direct air capture CO2 in Scotland by 2040 will be far below the demand levels needed to make a 0.5 Mt direct air capture plant profitable, according to our report. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/cos...

We are offering an eight-month post-doctoral research opportunity to support the development of a wider evidence base for Nature Networks. Gathering evidence for socio-economic benefits will inform future national, regional and local delivery. Closes 18 July www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Scotland’s hydrogen potential poses an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and cut greenhouse gas emissions, according to our new report. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/rev...

We have four calls for proposals closing next week, including one postdoctoral research opportunity. Visit our website for more details on all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Interested in our postdoc opportunities? If you missed our recent Q&A webinar, you can now watch the recording and read our updated FAQs on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/post-doctora...