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Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub
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Empowering community-led climate action across Lanarkshire. We build connections and capacity and enable organisations to bring their ideas to life.

🔗 https://www.climateactionlanarkshire.net/
#BuyNothingNewDay is 2 weeks away. It's an annual campaign in response to #BlackFriday - the busiest shopping day of the year.
Will you go green this Black Friday? 💚
Check out our website for groups in Lanarkshire you can support: f.mtr.cool/rdizjdvsor
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Did you know our website has a number of resources which can help you start conversations about climate, its impact on you and your community and what action you can take. 💚

Check them out: https://f.mtr.cool/kgzxpqwhim

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #CarbonLiteracyDay #LetsDoNetZero
November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Often we only need items like tools & gardening equipment for a short time
Instead of buying new, we should look to #borrow from
👥 Friends/ family
🏠 Neighbours
🏪 Shops
🤝 Community
Could your community benefit from a sharing project? Contact us for support
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
COP30 begins today and will be in session for the next 11 days. Keen to know more about this year's conference? See below for an overview 👇
UNFCCC will be sharing live updates from the conference. See their website for details: UNFCCC.int/cop30 🔗
#COP #COP30 #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Did you know only 36% of people in the UK repair their clothes? 🪡

🌈 *Visible mending - a way to repair clothing where the repair is obvious & becomes part of the item's design.

Want to improve your skills? See f.mtr.cool/whrzfjwzxp for workshops in #Lanarkshire

#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Approx. 350,000 tonnes of clothing is sent to landfill each year in the UK
#SwapDontShop - visit projects like Revolve Recycle to stop clothing going to landfill💚
There's lots of projects in #Lanarkshire reducing waste - find a project near you f.mtr.cool/hsloausrbd
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
November is #BuyNothingNewMonth - a campaign to encourage us to move to a more circular economy - wasting less & valuing what we've got
See our 5 top tips to avoid #overconsumption!
Be sure to follow along as we be showcase how easy it is to #BuyNothingNew!
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 31, 2025 at 10:03 AM
We're excited to be teaming up with #CommunityActionLanarkshire in @walkingscotland.bsky.social autumn #StepCountChallenge 🥾
Are you taking part and looking for places to explore in #Lanarkshire? Check out our website for inspiration https://f.mtr.cool/varkndmwim 🍂
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This is fantastic to see that pupils are learning that things can be mended (and not just thrown out). Brilliant to see them also learning how to mend their own items - absolutely invaluable skills to learn and such an impactful way to take #ClimateAction 💚

Amazing work! ✨
Care, Share and Repair our sustainable alteration group. Learning excellent skills. Information will be shared for pupils, staff and families to have the opportunity to have clothes altered. The group is open to S4 to S6 pupils . See Mrs Blackstock for more information.
October 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Looking to improve your org’s comms skills & capacity to better tell stories?
Come to our hands-on workshop designed to enhance knowledge & skills.
🗓️ Tues 11 Nov
🕤 9.30am-3pm
📍 Summerlee Museum, Coatbridge
Full details & to sign up https://shorturl.at/S7t51
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Considering what you'll do for #Halloween?
Instead of buying new:
♻️ Think reuse! Could you swap? Or purchase something preloved?
🪡 Make your own using items you've got.
🤝 Rent a costume?
#Lanarkshire has lots of preloved clothing projects, see shorturl.at/uIYqd
#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
"The more frequently people visit the new woodlands the more they value them" 💚

If you're looking for some evidence to show how new woodland creates opportunities for communities to build connections with their local space, see below 👇

#ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
🌳 How do new woodlands shape wellbeing and sense of place?

Research led by Dr Beth Brockett at Forest Research found communities see local tree planting as good for both nature and people.

🔍 Learn more: ow.ly/kLaK50XaSGB

#WoodlandCreation | #SocialScience
New woodland offers unique social benefits to local communities - Forest Research
Forest Research explored views and benefits of tree planting and woodland creation.
ow.ly
October 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Who knew you could make coffee from acorns?! ☕️

Check out the below article for tips on how you can collect and use acorns you find when you're out exploring nature this autumn 🍂
🌰 Are #Acorns are edible?

🐿️ They're not just squirrel snacks, humans can enjoy them too! 🍂

Make use of the mast year, find out how to prepare them safely and check out some delicious ideas, plus more fascinating facts.

👉 Read more: buff.ly/JyRfTCv

#Foraging #NatureFacts #WildFood #AutumnVibes
October 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Is your community prepared to cope with increased flood risks? #ClimateReadyPlaces grant could help
Apply for up to £2000 to help engage with your community & start a project
See our website for details & to apply shorturl.at/0H5Gp
Grants close on 20 Oct
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 15, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Got an idea for a sharing project? Our Youth Reuse & Sharing Grant could kickstart it
Up to £1000 is available for groups supporting young people aged 16-25
Full details & to apply https://shorturl.at/rU7QP
Grants close 20 Oct
Contact us with any questions
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Calling all Lanarkshire youth groups
Apply for up to £1000 for a reuse & sharing project - enabling shared access, providing reusables or repurposing items
Contact Karen on waste@climateactionlanarkshire.net to discuss ideas
Applications close 20 October
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Don’t miss out! 3 grants closing 20 October 🗓️

♻️ Youth Reuse & Sharing
🌎 Climate Ready Places
🎨 Climate Change in your Community

Got a project idea one of these funds could help with? Get in touch: info@climateactionlanarkshire.net. We'd love to help! 💚

#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
There's loads of amazing groups taking action across Lanarkshire!
Feeling inspired to get involved? Check out our map to see what's near you! https://shorturl.at/ClYNy
This #ScotClimateWeek we highlighted some of the great climate work happening in Lanarkshire & it's positive impact.
#LetsDoNetZero
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Soul of the Junction have been engaging their community on climate impacts & adaptation
Want to help your community be prepared?
Get in touch! Applications close 20 Oct
This #ScotClimateWeek we spotlight some of the great climate work happening in Lanarkshire & it's positive impact
#LetsDoNetZero
October 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#LanarkshireSeedSaversNetwork aims to increase resilience to climate change, common pests & diseases & help people grow their own food
Full details here shorturl.at/pwKKN
This #ScotClimateWeek we spotlight some of the great climate work happening in Lanarkshire & it’s positive impact #LetsDoNetZero
October 3, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Did you know about our Energy Handholding Service?
We aim to help community groups cut costs, carbon & future-proof buildings
Interested? Contact Natasha: energy@climateactionlanarkshire.net
This #ScotClimateWeek we spotlight some of the great climate work in Lanarkshire & it's impact
#LetsDoNetZero
October 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
We are delighted to see that this motion passed by @southlanarkshire.gov.uk yesterday.

We are delighted with this news, and it is fantastic to see a local authority committing to making long-lasting, positive change for the environment particularly during #ScotClimateWeek. 💚

#LetsDoNetZero
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Morphfit & South Lan Rangers have been working together, improving Bothwell Rd Park
Check out our website for how to improve your garden/ outdoor space https://shorturl.at/ZOrOm
This #ScotClimateWeek we spotlight some of the great climate work in Lanarkshire & it's positive impact 💚
#LetsDoNetZero
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Got a project idea you'd like to get started? Get in touch to see how we can help bring it to life! 💚

This Scotland's Climate Week we spotlight some of the great climate work happening in Lanarkshire & how it's making a positive difference to our local communities.

#LetsDoNetZero #ScotClimateWeek
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
As part of this year's Climate Festival, @nhslanarkshire.bsky.social hosted a cycle to work day, encouraging staff to leave the car at home & travel actively to work
It's excellent to see employers making small changes to help staff make sustainable choices
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
September 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM