Organisations can get educated on climate change with help of new app
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A NEW climate change training fund will support Scotland’s rural sector in reducing carbon footprints and improving business sustainability.
The SkillSeeder app, a first for Scotland, will provide a unique way for firms and organisations to tap into climate change training courses.
Scotland’s land-based sector will benefit from the £250,000 Scottish Government climate change mitigation and adaptation practical training fund, which is already open for applications
SkillSeeder is Scotland’s award-winning skill sharing marketplace, providing details on in-person and online training courses from a range of accredited trainers and experts.
Courses eligible for the climate change training fund can be identified through the SkillSeeder app and website, with a climate change fund badge indicating courses eligible for funding.
Forestry, land management, conservation on the farm and sustainable food production are just some of the courses eligible for funding.
SkillSeeder is the only service that provides information on climate change training courses in the land-based sector, whether delivered in-person or online.
It allows skill sharers, whether they are professional or non-professional, to advertise their services in one place.
James Ritchie, from SkillSeeder, said: “With the Scottish Government investing more and more in skills training, it is an exciting time for SkillSeeder to be further developing the platform.
“A first for the land-based training industry, we are delighted to be able to bring climate change training into one place, making it easy for skill seekers to search for courses which will help them to improve their knowledge and skills in their communities.”
