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What's On — BLACK HISTORY MONTH SCOTLAND

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Sea Scotland @seascotland.bsky.social · 9d

We're almost sold out! ✨

Make sure to grab the last seats to join #SeaScotland2025
A chance to hear directly Scotland’s political parties' ideas & plans on the future of our seas ahead of the Holyrood 2026 Elections.

Register 👉 bit.ly/44nKQfm

Can't make it in person? We will livestream!🎥

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · 8d

Check out Scotland's Black History Month Programme ⬇️
#BHM25
www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org/whats-on

www.blackhistorymonthscotland.org

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Sep 1

CHECK YOUR INBOX! 💌

If you applied to the Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP), please check your inbox for confirmation and next steps. The deadline to accept your place is midday on Wednesday, 17th September.

#2050StartsNow #Leadership #Climate #YouthEmpowerment #CALP

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 5

Consultation: Climate Change Plan📑

Join the 2050 Climate Group's Policy team to have your views on the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP). We're hosting this online consultation for anyone aged 18 - 25 to have their say on the future of Scotland's climate strategy.

Climate Change Plan Consultation

An online consultation for young people 18 - 35 years old on the Scottish Government's climate change plan.

Delivering Change: Leadership programme - Museums Galleries Scotland

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 18

Do you work in Scotland’s heritage sector? Well the Museums Galleries Scotland leadership programme could be for you! ⬇️

www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/training-pro...

Information on the Delivering Change: Leadership programme. A reciprocal mentorship and training programme.

www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 11

Stylish new blog just dropped💃🪡

Read the full blog and access the styled to last leaflet on our website: www.2050.scot/blog/fast-fa...

Fast Fashion, Circular Solutions – Our CALP Action Journey — 2050 Climate Group

Fast Fashion, Circular Solutions – Our CALP Action Journey Guest blog from Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) graduates 2025: Abiola, Andi, Arushi, Caitlin, Eirini, Ellie, Ruth and Sakshi as...

Climate Change Plan Consultation

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 5

Register via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-ch...

An online consultation for young people 18 - 35 years old on the Scottish Government's climate change plan.

Climate Change Plan Consultation

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 5

Consultation: Climate Change Plan📑

Join the 2050 Climate Group's Policy team to have your views on the draft Climate Change Plan (CCP). We're hosting this online consultation for anyone aged 18 - 25 to have their say on the future of Scotland's climate strategy.

An online consultation for young people 18 - 35 years old on the Scottish Government's climate change plan.

Countries failing to act on UN climate pledge to triple renewables, thinktank finds

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Aug 5

APPLCIATIONS ARE CLOSED 📢

If you applied to the Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) - thank you! Applicants, please check your email for an update.

P.S. Make sure your settings allow emails from [email protected]

hashtag#2050StartsNow

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Edinburgh Community Food @edincomfood.bsky.social · Jul 28

📣 Calling all professionals! Have you used our Cash First Toolkit? We are keen to hear about your experience. Your feedback is invaluable.

👉Take the survey: forms.office.com/e/NgZyp5pQdi
👉To find out more: bit.ly/3UwwrYr

#CashFirstToolkit #FinancialSupport #TakeTheSurvey #PovertyAwareness

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The Scottish Parliament @parliament.scot · Jul 23

'Apocalyptic climate optimism' in partnership with
@royalscotgeosoc.bsky.social

🌍📣Join the debate on climate mobilisation

🗣️with @michaelmatheson.bsky.social, Clare Wharmby, @hannahsalamon.bsky.social, Mike Robinson & Robert Moran

🎟️Tickets ➡️ festivalofpolitics.citizenticket.co.uk/events/festi...

Hands holding a cardboard sign with a drawing of Earth and the message 'There's No Planet B' against a colourful abstract background.

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · Jul 30

Countries failing to act on UN climate pledge to triple renewables, thinktank finds #Climate

Fossil fuel reliance likely to continue and Cop28 target of limiting global heating to below 1.5C will be missed

www.theguardian.com

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 30

Applications to join the Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) 25/26 are open until midnight on Monday, 4th August.

Check out this video of our 24/25 CALP graduates to get a glimpse into what goes on:

Filmed and produced by the wonderful Cameorn Mackay

youtu.be/zLta6aganl0?...

CALP Graduation - 2050 Climate Group

YouTube video by 2050 Climate Group

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 25

We will still notify successful participants at the end of August/Early September. The online induction to the programme will still take place on Thursday, 18th September.

Apply today: www.2050.scot/calp

Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group

Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 25

This is because several groups we reached out to, asking to promote CALP to their networks, asked if the deadline could be extended so that it could be included in the August newsletters. So we're doing just that!

Find out more and apply on our website: www.2050.scot/calp

Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 25

The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) application deadline has been extended till midnight, Monday, 4th August.

Apply on our website: www.2050.scot/calp

#2050StarstNow

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Education Scotland Sciences @edscotsciences.bsky.social · Jul 8

Good opportunity for young people interested in climate action #Target2030 #ClimateChange

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) is a unique opportunity for 18 - 35 year olds in Scotland to grow as leaders and take action!

Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp

#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership

The Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics is open to everyone. It aims to engage, inspire and inform.

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 11

The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics returns this August with a three day programme of over 30 events, taking place in Holyrood between Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 August 2025.

@scotparl.bsky.social

www.festivalofpolitics.scot

Festival of Politics

www.festivalofpolitics.scot

Climate Action Leadership Programme — 2050 Climate Group

2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) is a unique opportunity for 18 - 35 year olds in Scotland to grow as leaders and take action!

Find out more and apply by the 29th of July at midnight: www.2050.scot/calp

#Youth #Scotland #Climate #Leadership

Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) – Big Give

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jun 24

DONATE TODAY TO MAKE DOUBLE THE DIFFERENCE 🙌

Big Give, Global's Make Some Noise and NCVO are championing vital, small charities across the UK.

Don't delay, donate today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

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2050 Climate Group @2050climategroup.bsky.social · Jun 23

Big Give, Global’s Make Some Noise and NCVO are championing vital, small charities across the UK.

This week, if you donate to a small charity, Big Give will double your donation, so you can make double the difference!

Make double the difference today: donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...

We are fundraising for our 2025/26 Climate Action Leadership Programme, which empowers up to 100 young people (aged 18–35) from all backgrounds across Scotland to build community, develop leadership s...

donate.biggive.org