Communities urged to take part in Highlands and Islands Climate Festival
A month-long focus on the environment is being organised by the Highlands and Islands Climate Hub.
The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival will run throughout September.
It is designed to be a celebration of localism and community engagement with a focus on climate action.
The theme of the festival is ‘think local, be local’. Groups are encouraged to host events which highlight the community climate action work they’re carrying out and engage with their wider community to promote that climate action can take many forms.
Hub manager Joan Lawrie said: “We’re thrilled to be launching the website and social media channels and can’t wait to see events and funding applications flood in! The beauty of the festival is that the decision-making powers lie with the communities who take part. Our working group has representatives from Shetland to Skye who have worked together to produce an inclusive and exciting festival offering.”
There are small grants available, with an Event Fund offering up to £250 for communities and a Big Local Picnic Fund offering up to £200 for an indoor or outdoor picnic which brings the community together to celebrate local food and drink.
An online information session which will talk communities through how to participate in the festival will take place on Wednesday, July 12 from 2pm. Click herefor more information.
