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A new approach
The Glasgow Climate Action Hub brings together partners across the city in a new approach to tackling climate change.
The Hub has some big goals that we want to achieve:
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We want communities to have the knowledge, skills and support that they need to respond to the climate emergency.
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We want groups in Glasgow to have the chance to collaborate, and influence change.
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We want the voice of diverse communities to be recognised in climate action.
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We want the voice of all communities to be recognised in local and national decision making.
Whether you’re a community group or a citizen, we have something for you so please take a look at what we have to offer.
How it started
The Glasgow Climate Action Hub launched in December 2023 as part of a national programme funded by the Scottish Government. You can find out more about that here.
The Scottish Government allowed each region some freedom to choose their own priorities so and the Glasgow Climate Action Network was started to give organisations in Glasgow a chance to shape what a Hub would look like for us.
The Glasgow Climate Action Hub and Network are two sides of the same coin. The Network is the heart of this work and helps us shape our collective priorities and the Hub is the engine that drives those priorities forward while also building capacity for the network.
The network
The Climate Action Network is facilitated by the Hub, and it sits at the heart of what we want to achieve. It helped shape our bid for Hub funding but, beyond that, the network is also a chance for groups to come together to collaborate, share knowledge and experience, and build a collective vision for climate action in Glasgow. Any group or organisation who shares our vision for a more sustainable, equal and resilient city is welcome to join. You can find out more about the network and join here.
The Hub
The Hub is the core engine of the project and it’s where the Scottish Government grant is spent. The network decided to use the grant to enhance the great work already happening in Glasgow rather than start something completely new, so the funding was secured as a partnership with each partner being a member of the network who has something unique to offer. You can find more about who the partners are and what they will be delivering here (link to partners and their offer).
The "less waste more action" and "forget fast fashion" banners on this page were co-designed by ApparelXchange as part of a project to engage school children in conversations around climate action. Find out more here.
The Glasgow Community
ClimateAction Network
To see the current list of members of the Glasgow Community Climate Action Network click here.
Our vision
A sustainable, equal and resilient future with connected, collaborative and empowered communities at the centre:
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Sustainability – meeting present needs without compromising those of the future, this includes resources, environment and social wellbeing
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Equality – always aiming for equal rights and opportunities for all people
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Resilience – communities and resources which can support all people to withstand the crises we face
Purpose
To collaborate between local community groups, sharing knowledge and resources to empower each other for climate action.
Aims
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To support collaboration and sharing, of knowledge and resources, between community groups
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To support and develop community led climate action in the Glasgow area
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To support communities to contribute to local, regional and national decision making
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To highlight the links between climate change and other issues and inequalities, using it as a unifying issue
Core methods
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Connecting
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Collaborating
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Supporting
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Learning
Network values
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Honesty and transparency
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Listening, being curious about our different and shared values and ideas
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Respect, including for each other’s time
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Awareness of power dynamics and roles held
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Encouraging diversity and inclusivity
Any voluntary group or organisation in Glasgow who shares our vision and wants to be part of a more connected solution to climate change is welcome to join the network.
The "our climate our future" mural was developed as part of a project with Rags to Riches, local artist Molly Hankinson and the children from Govanhill Youth Club. Find out more here.
Our
Partners
Glasgow's Climate Action Hub brings together the expertise of 10 partners across the city, each of them offering something unique.
Although they each receive funding to deliver activities as part of the Hub, all of them have so much more to offer so please take the time to check out all the great work happening via their websites and social media. If you click on each partner logo, you'll be able to find out more about them and what they deliver as part of the hub. Please take the opportunity to explore their websites as each partner has so much more to
