More than 80 projects across Scotland have received funding to help combat the devastating effects of climate change
Work to tackle climate change across Scotland is set to continue after new funding was announced.
The latest round of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2019-21 will support 87 projects.
Over 1,100 projects have benefitted from more than £104 million of funding provided by the Scottish Government fund since 2008.
Money has been allocated to 65 multi-year projects, as well as 22 new projects – including £293,638 for Arran Eco Savvy to help residents on the island reduce their energy use and £254,936 for Leith Community Crops in Pots to help increase awareness of climate change amongst the local community.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “We all know the significant threats posed by climate change. It is a pressing global issue requiring action on an international scale, but positive and meaningful change can, and must, also take place at a local level.
“This funding will allow a network of initiatives to continue to give people opportunities to embrace low-carbon living and do their bit to protect our planet, including car-sharing initiatives, making buildings more energy efficient and promoting sustainable, healthy food growing.”
Derek Robertson, chief executive of Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: “Climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing our society today, but it’s a challenge that communities across Scotland are responding to with enthusiasm and imagination thanks to the support of the Scottish Government’s Climate Challenge Fund.
“Keep Scotland Beautiful has been proud to manage and develop the Climate Challenge Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government for the last decade. In addition to providing tailored support for projects awarded funding, we are delighted to offer free training, events and networking opportunities for any Scottish-based, community-led organisation wanting to take action on climate change.”
