Climate Change Message in a Bottle is bringing young islanders closer to environmental decision making in Scotland and across the world. By Pauline Robinson, first published 17th December on the Arran Eco Savvy website Message in a bottle Founded by Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SCELG), in partnership with Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum & …
By Rob Hopkins 7th November 2021. All photos credit Rob Hopkins. It is said that just before a tsunami hits, everything falls unnaturally silent. And that then, when the water arrives, it arrives not as a Hokusai-style foam-crested wave, but as a steady, unstoppable and relentless wall of water. It’s around midday on Friday in …
Despite the downpour, there was a good turnout at the Arran climate action on Saturday 6th November in Brodick. Many people, of all ages, came along to express their support for the protests in Glasgow, and to call on leaders to commit to the meaningful action that is needed to avoid the worst of climate …
COP26 GLASGOW CLIMATE CHANGE AND CLIMATE JUSTICE ARRAN’S RALLY SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 2021 1pm The COP26 Coalition is calling for a Global Day of Action (GDA) on Saturday 6th November, during the middle weekend of the talks in Glasgow. It is crucial that we get people and voices out on the streets to show unity …
There are lots of ways to engage with the Climate Conference both here in Arran (in person or online) or if you are heading to the mainland. Here is a list of some of the events taking place over the next two weeks: Saturday 6th November – Global Day of Action for Climate Justice March …
GREEN ZONE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS From 1-12 November the COP26 Green Zone in Glasgow is open to the public to shine a light on the amazing and diverse world of climate action. For people in Arran who may wish to be involved but not able to travel to Glasgow, the following information and links give …
The following press release from Greenpeace published on 31st October, recounts the journey and arrival of the Rainbow Warrior in the Clyde, with reports that the boat was due to pass Arran on it’s way to Glasgow in the afternoon or early on 1st. (According to the shipping website North Channel AIS, she had passed …
By Nicolas Eliades. Originally published on 17th September 2021 in The Ecologist online magazine. Featured image credit: Nick Breeze Come to think of it, what does COP26 actually stand for? Most people will by now have heard how Glasgow will be hosting an international Climate Conference in November: COP26. Some may even be aware of …
Climate Fringe Week is Scotland’s biggest call for action on climate change ahead of COP26, and will take place from 18-26 September 2021. With COP26 coming to Glasgow this November, this is a key time to bring about climate action amongst communities and the Scottish voice should be louder than ever. WHAT IS CLIMATE FRINGE …
By Brendan Montague writing in The Ecologist 20th August 2021 Glasgow City Council to ban big polluters from public venues during COP26 Corporations that “contribute towards catastrophic climate change” have been banned from public buildings during the COP26 conference this November by Glasgow City Council. A motion passed unanimously at a full council meeting is …