ClimateXChange
@climatexchange.bsky.social
We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy. Funded by the Scottish Government. climatexchange.org.uk
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...
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...
January 26, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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...
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...
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...
January 23, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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...
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...
▪️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...
January 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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...
▪️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...
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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...
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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
December 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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
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...
▪️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...
December 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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...
▪️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...
December 12, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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...
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...
December 9, 2025 at 1:12 PM
📖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...
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...
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...
December 8, 2025 at 12:03 PM
📘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...
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...
- 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...
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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...
- 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...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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...
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...
Reposted by ClimateXChange
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.
The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
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...
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
📢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/
Listen to our new podcast episode discussing our recent diet and climate policy report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
“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/
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...
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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...
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...
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
📢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...
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/
October 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🎧 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...
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...
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
📢 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...
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 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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...
🌿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...
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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...
🌿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...
October 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/ #ScotClimateWeek
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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
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...
Read our report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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...
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 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-...
September 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
🚨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 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...
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...