Mission statement
To connect and encourage mutual support between all community-led groups, organisations and businesses in East Lothian that share the values embodied in our Manifesto and are working to achieve positive climate action and just and resilient communities based on wellbeing, nature or environmental goals. To represent members at a regional and national level to raise awareness of the climate, biodiversity and nature emergencies and exert influence on policy makers and businesses
Manifesto
We will:
- Identify areas of commonality and nurture collaborative working
- Share examples of successful local projects and collaborations
- Create and promote opportunities for information and skill-sharing
- Create networking opportunities on positive climate action, nature and environmental goals
- Promote environmentally friendly practices and skills
- Invite and learn from regional, national and international experts
- Support the implementation of East Lothian Council’s Climate Change Strategy and work with ELC and others to ensure more ambitious goals and plans
- Advocate for improved awareness and education on the climate emergency
- Reach out to groups and individuals who are not yet engaged with climate change, and help to reduce barriers to engagement; recognising that climate and social justice are intimately connected
- Work towards a just, sustainable and resilient future for our communities.
ELCAN Steering Group
Steering Group members are voluntary, elected community representatives that direct and support the development of the Climate Hub.
Current Members:
- Tim Hetherington – Climate Action East Linton (Chair)
- Russell McLarty – Tranent Church Eco Action Group
- Ian Malcom – Climate Friendly Aberlady
- Duncan Smeed – Sustaining Dunbar & John Muir Birthplace Charitable Trust
- Louise Kirk – Tranent Wombles
- Fintan Hurley, Sustaining Musselburgh
- Sarah Bronsdon, Lil CIC
