2050 Climate Group were presented with an exciting opportunity to work with a design studio, AndThen. The project was to create a participatory vision of a climate positive Scotland. The project was carried out over Whatsapp in order to engage a wider number of people remotely. Although it was not planned to fit in with the pandemic, it worked perfectly and allowed us all to feel connected in uncertain times.
Read MoreTuesday 24th November 2020. A proud evening for Scotland. Not only did Peter Sawkins become the first Scot to win the Great British Bake Off, but the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill passed unanimously in Parliament, making Scotland the first country in the world to provide free access to tampons and pads for all.
Read MoreLong standing volunteer Naomi Arnold shares her 5 year journey with 2050 Climate Group. Beginning by reflecting on what she initially wanted from the Young Leaders Development Programme, we hear how she has been able to develop personally and professionally through the group over the years while also gaining a few beneficial surprises along the way!
Read MoreToday (22 August 2020) is Earth Overshoot day: the day when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services in a given year exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that year. Our board member, Catriona Patterson, shares her thoughts on the role of youth leadership to #MoveTheDate
Read More2050 Climate Group has recently elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair, and appointed three new trustees to our board of young people.
Read MoreLiving through a global pandemic has raised a lot of paradoxes. All the complex systems that govern our lives are shown to be fragile whilst simultaneously, we see how adaptable and resilient people and communities are when faced with life-altering challenges. With our world thrown into turmoil, we are suddenly faced with the harsh reality that we have tried to ignore. This system is not working.
Read MoreIn this Q&A shaped blog, Young Leader Rosie Watson, who is running from the UK to Mongolia, answers our burning questions about her trip so far.
Read MoreHow did 2050 Climate Group’s operational volunteers adapt to delivering their final Module of the 2019/2020 Young Leaders Development Programme (YLDP) in a digital space during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Read MoreIn this blog, 2050 Climate Group volunteer Gyan talks about his experience leading climate action in Scotland.
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