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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 6d

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...

Event: 10 Nov
The economic potential of hemp in a changing Scottish climate.

An event for farmers, industry, research and policy

Edinburgh Futures Institute

ClimatexChange
Scottish Government

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 8d

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

New podcast episode. Project snapshot: Reviewing the landfill tax with Susan Evans and Richard Claxton. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 16d

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...

ClimateXChange report: Scotland's capabilities in producing hydrogen products and derivatives

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 23d

🚨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-...

Job vacancy: Communications officer. Salary: £34,610 to £39906 pro rata. Closing date: 6 October

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 27d

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...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. Measuring the impact of climate policy on health outcomes in Scotland. Closes 3 October.
www.climatexchange.org.uk

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 29d

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...

News: ClimateXChange stengthens expertise with advisory panel appointments

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 29d

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/

New podcast episode: Principles for managing Scotland's landscapes with Dr Sarah Govan. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange.

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Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters @crew-waters.bsky.social · Sep 8

📣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

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Sep 2

"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...

ClimateXChange blog: The drive for green skills must align with Scotland’s education reform agenda

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Audit Scotland @auditscotland.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

Text on image: Flooding in communities. Moving towards flood resilience. Image also shows pair of red wellies walking through water. Auditor General and Accounts Commission logos also shown.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. How can carbon pricing help Scotland achieve its 2045 climate targets? Closes 19 September. www.climatexchange.org.uk

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 25

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...

ClimateXChange call for research proposals. Public Perception of Carbon Capture and Storage. Deadline 11 September.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 21

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...

ClimateXChange. Call for proposals: A scoping study on the impact of climate change on grassroots sport. Closes 10 September

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

ClimateXChange. Call for proposals: Exploring opportunities to build a climate resilient economy. Closes 9 September

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 19

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...

Report: Investigating the reuse of excavated peat on wind farm development sites. ClimateXChange

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 18

We are commissioning research to map the supply chains for critical raw materials for Scottish businesses involved in the net zero energy sector, identifying future opportunity and risks.

The closing date for proposals is noon 5/9/25

Find out more:
www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange. Call for proposals: The risks and opportunties in Scotland's Critical Raw Materials Supply Chain for net zero energy. Closes 5 September

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 13

We're commissioning work to update the Scottish Government’s understanding of Scotland’s Heavy Duty Vehicle supply chain and manufacturing base including charging infrastructure and changes in demand. Closing date: noon 15/9/25

Find out more on our website:
www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange. Understanding Scotland's Heavy Duty Vehicle supply chain and net zero. Closes 15 September

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Aug 12

We have an opportunity for a researcher to work directly with Scottish Government to evidence the costs of delivering climate change adaptation and inform climate policy decisions.

Deadline for EoI is 1/9/25

Find out more on our website:
www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange Research Opportunity. Evidencing the costs of effective cliamte change adaptation in Scotland

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Jul 31

There is a great opportunity for someone passionate about using research to shape policy!

Fellow centre of expertise @crew-waters.bsky.social are looking for a Project Manager to support their research projects at the interface of water science and public policy.

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Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters @crew-waters.bsky.social · Jul 31

🌊 We’re hiring a Project Manager at CREW!
📍 Based in Aberdeen | 🗓 Apply by 26 August

🔹 Manage impactful science-policy projects
🔹 Collaborate with Scottish gov't, researchers & stakeholders
🔹 Help shape water-related solutions in Scotland

➡️ tinyurl.com/CREWrole

#EnvironmentalJobs #WaterSector

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Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters @crew-waters.bsky.social · Jul 25

Great to see 2 of our projects highlighted in a SPICe briefing on the links between #ClimateChange & #PublicHealth in Scotland.

🔗 tinyurl.com/SpiceBrief

Learn more about these projects through the links below.

💧 tinyurl.com/StandingWaters
💧 tinyurl.com/FluvialFlood...

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The James Hutton Institute @hutton.ac.uk · Jul 30

📢 We are #hiring an End User Computing Technical Lead

💻 The purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive technical expertise in managing & maintaining our end user #computing environment within the Institute.

📍 Location: Aberdeen or Dundee

Apply: ow.ly/OZeW50WxcH7

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Jul 30

Dr Sarah Buckingham joins us to discuss the challenges of managing soil systems and a strategy for improved soil security across Scottish landscapes.

Check out this and all our podcast episodes on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/35OloIt...

Evidence for climate policy in Scotland, ClimateXChange, new podcast episode. Project snapshot: A soil route map for Scotland with Dr Sarah Buckingham

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Jul 24

Find out from CXC colleagues @katedrr.bsky.social, @annemarteb.bsky.social and Kay White about the inspirational projects and discussions at the European Climate Change Adaptation Conference www.climatexchange.org.uk/the-realitie...

Blog: The realities of climate change drive action at European conference. ClimateXChange

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Jul 21

Listen to our latest podcast episode with CXC Project Manager Kay White on our adaptation finance workshop from earlier this year and the recently published event report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

Evidence for climate policy in Scotland – new podcast episode. Project snapshot: Opportunities for financing a climate resilient Scotland with Kay White.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · Jul 15

Get the latest ClimateXChange updates in our July newsletter:
📚 3 reports: diet & climate policy, landfill tax, construction aggregates
🔍 5 research calls incl 2 post-docs
🎧 Podcast from the CXC team
🍎 Blog on reducing event waste
mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQt...
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