New blog ✍️ Nils Bunnefeld, Professor in Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling and member of our advisory panel, looks at how video games and policy can come together to help Scotland adapt to climate change. Read the blog: www.climatexchange.org.uk/scotlands-wo...

📣New research fellowship opportunity 📣 We are looking for a researcher to support the Scottish Government to enhance its evidence base on the setting and monitoring of climate adaptation targets. Details on our website – expressions of interest by 14 April www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

New report 📚 Focusing on installing a heat pump, switching to an EV, and using public transport more than driving, this report looks at how people respond to different communications to prompt them to take the first steps toward climate action. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/bri...

New blog ✍️ Heather Brown, Professor of Health Inequalities at Lancaster University and member of the CXC advisory panel, looks at how research can support complex policymaking in the context of climate, health and food policy in Scotland. Read the blog: www.climatexchange.org.uk/we-need-evid...

New report! 📚 This report reviews research commissioned by the Scottish Government through CXC from 2011-2024. It examines what types of evidence policymakers have needed, how these needs have evolved, and what this means for future climate research. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/evo...

Our January update includes: ▪️CXC Assembly 2026: Accelerating Climate Action ▪️Open tender: Mapping Scotland’s sustainable finance landscape (deadline 29 Jan) ▪️New blog on bridging the gap between climate, health and food policy in Scotland Read + subscribe: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQz...

We are commissioning research into the current sustainable finance landscape in Scotland. Closes at noon on Thursday 29 January. Learn more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

DEADLINE EXTENDED 📢 We are commissioning research on the current capacity, capability and readiness of Scottish ports to support Scotland’s offshore wind sector. New deadline: 10:00 Friday 9 January Learn more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... @sefariscot.bsky.social

Our December update includes: ▪️Seasons greetings from CXC ▪️Research call: Scottish ports’ offshore wind capabilities ▪️Report: Measuring tourism's greenhouse gas emissions ▪️Report + blog: Behavioural science in climate policymaking Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

We are commissioning research on the current capacity, capability and readiness of Scottish ports to support Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Closes 7 January 2026. Learn more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

📖New report! Behavioural science can help Scotland meet its climate goals, but it’s not yet widely used in our policymaking. This report summarises a roundtable with Scottish Government on key challenges and six projects to trial over the next six months. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/acc...

📘New report! Scotland needs better data to track tourism-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Our new study explores how to measure emissions, break results down by place or visitor type, and align with existing practices. Read more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/mea...

Our November newsletter is out now with details on: - Climate action assembly on 26 Feb - 4 new research calls - 2 podcast episodes - Call for evidence on health equity Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov. Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Our Gail Robertson has been working on the #Bio4Ag @sefariscot.bsky.social project: The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.

📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...

“One of the big things we found in the project was that Scotland already has a lot of policies connected to food, climate and health, but they don't always join up.” Listen to our new podcast episode discussing our recent diet and climate policy report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

We are commissioning a rapid evidence assessment to understand the potential for biochar for enhancing soil health and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions within Scottish agricultural and land use systems. Closes 20 November www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

📢Research call We are commissioning research to explore the existing evidence base on benefits and trade-offs associated with installing energy efficiency measures alongside clean heat. Closes 19 Nov. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

🎧 Find out about the recently expanded ClimateXChange advisory panel in our new podcast episode with Dr Kate Donovan. www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

📢 Research call We are commissioning analysis of the regulatory environment for three key hydrogen derivatives in Scotland: ammonia, e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel. This research will support strategic policy development. Closes 18 Nov: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Community benefits are additional benefits offered by renewable energy developers to support communities. No obvious adjustments need to be made to Scotland’s current community benefit approach, according to our new report. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/ren...

October newsletter out now: 🌿Join our November event on hemp 📢 New research calls coming soon 🎧 Podcast episode on the landfill tax and a circular economy 🪱Help with research on Scottish soils Read it and sign up on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

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