Eighteen years ago Pam Warhurst and a group of friends planted the seed of a sustainable food revolution. Imagine if you could put all the unused public land to work, feeding the community? Since that first thought, Pam Warhurst’s home town of Todmorden has had a green revival. Over a decade later, there are planters […]
GFF 2026: Getting food right with Pam Warhurst of Incredible Edible Read More »
There’s only four weeks left of 2025: the year that the East Lothian Climate Hub grew, consolidated, focused sharply and impactfully on thematic work, launched numerous successful initiatives, and prepared to become an independent charity. I am grateful for you and the work you do. With our ELCAN Winter Gathering in Aberlady, on 3 December,
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MSP for East Lothian shares Climate Secretary’s praise for local action in East Lothian and concern at rising climate scepticism On Friday 7 November, MSP for East Lothian Paul McLennan delivered a message of encouragement for members of the local climate action network and heard concerns about climate and nature issues. Exactly six months out
Local Climate Action key issue at coming Scottish election says MSP for East Lothian Read More »
East Lothian is laying the ground for fairer, more effective ways to link renewables benefits to the priorities of local communities. The East Lothian Climate Hub (ELCAN) is supporting East Lammermuir Community Council coordinate a series of events across the region. These will help developers match community benefits to the priorities of the communities they
How to spend £4m: Workshops shape East Lothian renewables community benefits Read More »
Peter Quinn joins ELCAN’s board of trustees as our newest member. With a wealth of experience in business, environmental management, nature conservation and in leadership positions for boards including the Scottish Committee of UK Business Council for Sustainable Development and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, he has spent the last six years as director
ELCAN trustee Peter Quinn: Why youth networks are vital in a climate crisis Read More »
The Scottish Government wants to know what you think of the Climate Hub (ELCAN) and our work in East Lothian. Have you attended an event or helped out in a hedgerow with us? We are asking community members, who have engaged with our work, to share their thoughts as part of this evaluation. Please take
Scottish Government Evaluation of Climate Action Hubs 2025 Read More »
Scotland remains a nation of nature lovers but attitudes to climate are changing across the country.
10 things Scots really think about Net Zero: How to talk about climate in 2025 Read More »
East Lothian is on the banks of becoming the UK’s capital for renewable energy. Could it be a capital for community energy, too? As soon as 2028, the beginnings of the world’s largest offshore wind farm could be delivering power via East Lothian and transformative benefits to communities. Berwick Bank is course to be the
Energy benefits best practice: East Lothian’s options for community ownership Read More »
We were delighted to see members at the Gathering on the 1st at The Fraser Centre and share our recommendations to constitute ELCAN.
October update from the ELCAN Board: the network’s next steps Read More »
Healthy food systems are a key part to remedying our climate, nature, health and community crises.
Cultivating community in East Lothian through healthy food systems Read More »