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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/
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#COP30 discussions ended this weekend with 195 nations adopting the 'Belém Package'. ✍️
There were 29 decisions in total however, we've noted some of the major agreements below 👇
To see what's happening in your community & to get involved see: shorturl.at/ISQjJ 🗺️
#COP #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Approx 320million books end up in landfill each year 📖
Little Free Libraries connect communities & reduce waste, keeping books out of landfill 💚
Consider sharing not spending this #BuyNothingNewMonth
For tips on how to waste less see f.mtr.cool/sejjcclpby
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
November 20, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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The UK throws away 520 million shampoo bottles every year?! 🧴
Small changes can add up to a big different for the environment & the climate 💚
For more information on various ways you can reduce your waste, see https://shorturl.at/DkVBc
#Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #Reuse #LetsDoNetZero
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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#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
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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
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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
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November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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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
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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
Hands are using a needle to repair an item of clothing and in the background are lots of spools of different coloured thread Two people in the foreground. One holds a pair of jeans against a table whilst the other person uses scissors to cut the legs off of them. In the background there is someone sitting at a desk. A person holds up jean shorts which have a decorative piece of fabric sewn onto the bottom. A person holds up the leg of a pair of jeans. There has been a hole in the leg of the jeans which has been mended with various different coloured thread.
November 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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
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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
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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
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October 28, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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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
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October 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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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
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October 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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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
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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
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October 13, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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
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October 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
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October 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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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
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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
People outdoors crowded around a large map on the ground. One person sits on a chair with four other people in the background speaking. A person stands at a table which contains resources related to climate change and preparing your community. One person is at a table preparing food. One person peers into the right hand side of the image and on the left hand side two people sit on a sofa to observe the activity.
October 4, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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#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
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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
Two people standing outside an electrical cupboard speaking with other people in a crowd. A person points to solar panels on the roof of a building. A person is in the background with an air source heat pump pictured in the foreground. Two people stand and present to a crowd of people sitting down.
October 2, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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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
An adult cycling a bike downhill in a rural village. Four children run alongside the bike.
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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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
Five people outdoors. One person holds a garden tool and two others are planting into the ground. One older person using a litter picker to lift a plastic bottle from the grass and put it into a bin liner. Two people litter picking beside enclosed football/ sports pitches. Group shot of all attendees. They are smiling with some holding garden tools and a tray of plants on the ground in front of them.
September 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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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
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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