Climate change hub to oversee fresh action plan
A new group has been set up to help Argyll and Bute communities cope with climate change.
The Argyll and Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) is a collaboration between ACT (Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust) Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface and Time for Change Argyll and Bute.
The ABCAN hub is intended to give a voice to community-led climate action, help to coordinate activities and support communities as communities work towards a net zero Argyll and Bute.
An ACT spokeperson said: “Travel routes are long and public transport is poor. Our infrastructure is weak and is regularly disrupted by the weather. Our communities are already working to mitigate the effects of climate change.”
Thanks to Scottish Government funding, a network of engagement officers - based in each locality in Argyll and Bute - are being established to coordinate and build on current climate activities in the area.
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The ABCAN Hub aims to:
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deliver carbon literacy training,
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facilitate climate conversations,
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provide seed funding for climate mitigation,
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engage with hard-to-reach groups,
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identify opportunities for partnership working across the region to ensure that Argyll & Bute has a cohesive approach to tackling climate change in our communities.
ACT Now project manager Jamie Joyce said: “We’re excited to build on our climate change work and expand our community engagement with the new ABCAN Hub.
“Creating a team and building relationships in communities across Argyll and Bute will support the grassroots and community-led activities to reach net zero in a way that promotes health, social benefits and local prosperity.”
“We’re keen to hear from any interested individuals, groups or organisations in Argyll and Bute who want to know more about the Hub and how it will contribute to climate action. We are growing and building the network so please contact us, email abcan@act-now.org.uk.”
ABCAN already has seed funding for Argyll climate projects. Up to £1,500 can be applied for by a constituted group or up to £250 if anyone is part of a less official group or club. This funding must be spent by April of this year.
The new Mid Argyll climate engagement officer, who has just taken up the post, is Rowan Aitchison. She can be contacted by email at rowan@act-now.org.uk
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