Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has published an information guide for community organisations considering the management of funds generated from renewable energy projects.
Tag Archives: Sustainability
Learning for Sustainability Report
Scottish Ministers have accepted all 31 recommendations (almost all in full) of a new report ‘Learning for Sustainability’ – from the One Planet Schools Working Group,. “Learning for sustainability highlights the value of a holistic approach to sustainable development, global … Continue reading
Counting on a Greener Scotland
The Workers’ Educational Association Scotland (WEA) has published its Counting on a Greener Scotland Numeracy Pack, designed for use with adult learners. It was developed by WEA, Education Scotland and Heather Reid OBE, the meteorologist and educational consultant. The pack … Continue reading
Social value through procurement in England
The Public Services (Social Value) Act has come into force in England, creating an opportunity for public agencies to think about social and environmental benefits their procurement can leverage for the local community. The act requires public agencies to consider … Continue reading
The Prevention Papers
The New Economics Foundation has launched The Prevention Papers, a collection of short essays addressing different aspects of prevention, from the success of climate change prevention policy to the problems with confusing CCTV and high fences with effective crime prevention. … Continue reading
Changes to Climate Challenge Fund to increase access
Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse has announced plans to ‘refresh’ the Climate Challenge Fund. The Fund has given over £44.7 million to communities to help them cut their carbon footprint since it was established in 2008. One of the … Continue reading
