1000 Better Stories
A Scottish Communities Climate Action Network Podcast sharing stories of community led climate action in Scotland to help us all imagine a better future.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
As we emerge from our hibernation, we reflect on the challenges the last year has presented for social isolation, and hear about social enterprises who are 'Collaborating in Communities to Improve Mental Health' with the support of the Pockets and Prospects fund. And we have two stories of personal climate action from our recent storytelling training day.
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
Thursday Feb 25, 2021
A conversation with Ross Ahlfeld of Inverclyde Community Development Trust, discussing the development of the community pantry the organisation is running in partnership with Inverclyde Council. In 3 months, 400 members have signed up for the new service which addresses food insecurity and food waste.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Our first podcast of 2021 explores community led energy initiatives across Scotland, from the difference it can make, to the challenges still to be overcome. We hear from Greener Kirkcaldy, Cosy Kingdom, Orkney Renewable Energy Forum, Barra and Vatersay Community Limited and Linlithgow Community Development Trust, all pioneers with practical experience of making community energy work.
The podcast was produced in partnership with Community Energy Scotland.
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
For our final podcast of 2020, a selection box of book recommendations and eco folk tales.
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
As part of the European Day of Sustainable Communites, SCCAN ran a number of "story days", working with people to create, record and share personal stories inspired by climate action. Here are a selection of the stories for you to enjoy, including songs, fables, poems and reflections. The work was supported by funding from ECOLISE.
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Our final stop in our virtual visit to Dunbar is Belhaven Community Garden, before hearing some final thoughts on the power of community from the volunteers of Tyninghame Village Hall.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Our virtual visit to Dunbar continues and we chat cooking with the Community Carrot and repair and renewal with the East Linton Repair Cafe.
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
The first part of a virtual visit to Dunbar to hear about the work of development trust Sustaining Dunbar and the life and resonance of conservationist John Muir.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer shares his thoughts on the intersection between climate action and racial justice.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Looking for inspiration from the outdoors, we chat with Alex Mackenzie of The Lost Woods and Emily Reid of Eco Drama, two projects based in Glasgow who are inspiring young people in their communities to think differently about urban spaces.