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We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy. Funded by the Scottish Government. climatexchange.org.uk
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...
November 7, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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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.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 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...
November 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
“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/
November 4, 2025 at 10:19 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...
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 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...
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🎧 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
📢 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...
October 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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
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...
October 16, 2025 at 12:52 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...
October 2, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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
September 30, 2025 at 8:43 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...
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🚨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-...
September 15, 2025 at 12:26 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...
September 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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...
September 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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/
September 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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📣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
September 8, 2025 at 1:04 PM
"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...
September 2, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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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...
August 28, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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...
August 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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...
August 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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...
August 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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...
August 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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...
August 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM