Local Communities To Benefit From Climate Challenge Fund

The latest round of Climate Challenge Fund awards will see 33 community-led projects share £2.86 million, Scottish Climate Change Minister Aileen McLeod has announced.

These awards will support local communities to take action on climate change and move to lo carbon living. The Fund has helped communities throughout Scotland reduce, reuse and recycle their waste, increase the energy efficiency of homes and community buildings, encourage active travel and the use of lowcarbon transport, and promote and produce local food.
The latest recipients include:
The McLaren Community Leisure Centre, Callander has been awarded £149,827 to reduce energy use and carbon emissions through improvements to the centre’s roof insulation and lighting. The project will also help the local community to reduce carbon emissions through home energy efficiency advice, fuel efficient driver training, a lift share scheme and promotion of cycling.
Greenock Morton Community Trust has been awarded £106,029 to promote lower carbon lifestyle choices in Inverclyde. With support from Beith Community Development Trust, project activities include a sports kit and footwear recycling initiative, an eco-friendly bulk laundry system,promotion of car sharing, public transport and walking together with engagement on climate change with local schools.
The Glasgow Nepalese Association has been awarded £41,550 to provide home energy efficiency advice, community workshops and a bicycle club to the local Nepalese community, thus reducing energy use, car travel and fuel poverty.
Charlie’s Plot 2 in Fife, a community project led by young people in Methilhill, has been awarded £32,611 under the Junior Climate Challenge Fund to help the community to make informed food choices, tackle food waste and increase their knowledge of climate change.
Dr McLeod said: “Climate change is one of the most serious challenges to global society and the natural environment both at home and abroad.
“Some of the best initiatives to reduce carbon are devised and delivered at a local level. That is why I’m delighted to announce the latest round of grant awards.
Beyond doubt, the Climate Challenge Fund is making a real difference in our transition to a low carbon future.