ClimateXChange

Our December update includes:
▪️Seasons greetings from CXC
▪️Research call: Scottish ports’ offshore wind capabilities
▪️Report: Measuring tourism's greenhouse gas emissions
▪️Report + blog: Behavioural science in climate policymaking

Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

We are commissioning research on the current capacity, capability and readiness of Scottish ports to support Scotland’s offshore wind sector. Closes 7 January 2026. Learn more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Two people cycle across a zebra crossing. In the background there are trees in autumn colours. In the foreground of the photo is a graphic stating the name of the report "Accelerating the use of behavioural science in climate policymaking".

📖New report!

Behavioural science can help Scotland meet its climate goals, but it’s not yet widely used in our policymaking.

This report summarises a roundtable with Scottish Government on key challenges and six projects to trial over the next six months.

www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/acc...

A waterfront view of Toberymory. The photo is taken from the water. It includes a row of colourful houses and their reflections on the sea.

📘New report!

Scotland needs better data to track tourism-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). Our new study explores how to measure emissions, break results down by place or visitor type, and align with existing practices.

Read more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/mea...

ClimateXChange newsletter - sign up. Picture of newsletter with announcement on Accelerating climate action assembly on 26 February, research calls and help with research section. Photo of Scottish hills with snow.

Our November newsletter is out now with details on:
- Climate action assembly on 26 Feb
- 4 new research calls
- 2 podcast episodes
- Call for evidence on health equity
Read more & sign up: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. Low-carbon hydrogen deployment model. Closes 27 November. www.climatexchange.org.uk

We are commissioning work to model low-carbon hydrogen production, hydrogen demand and hydrogen-related infrastructure in Scotland. Closes 27 Nov.
Find out about this and all our open calls: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Our Gail Robertson has been working on the #Bio4Ag @sefariscot.bsky.social project:

The project involves developing an interactive toolbox for growers and policy makers to help identify solutions for sustainable crop production.

Help with our research

📢Call for evidence - we are looking for evidence that shows how climate policies in Scotland are affecting health. We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research. Find details on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/call-for-evi...

Project snapshot: Climate and diet policy in Scotland with Dr Nick Nash. New podcast episode, Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange. Photo of Nick Nash and fresh produce.

“One of the big things we found in the project was that Scotland already has a lot of policies connected to food, climate and health, but they don't always join up.”

Listen to our new podcast episode discussing our recent diet and climate policy report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

ClimateXChange Call for proposals. Scoping the potential for biochar in a Scottish context. Closes 20 November. www.climatexchange.org.uk

We are commissioning a rapid evidence assessment to understand the potential for biochar for enhancing soil health and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions within Scottish agricultural and land use systems. Closes 20 November www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. Balancing investment in Clean Heat and Energy Efficiency. Closes 19 November www.climatexchange.org.uk

📢Research call
We are commissioning research to explore the existing evidence base on benefits and trade-offs associated with installing energy efficiency measures alongside clean heat. Closes 19 Nov. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

New podcast episode - expanding our advisory panel to meet climate policy needs with Dr Kate Donovan. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange. Photo of CXC staff and directors with members of the newly expanded advisory panel.

🎧 Find out about the recently expanded ClimateXChange advisory panel in our new podcast episode with Dr Kate Donovan. www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

ClimateXChange call for proposals: The regulatory landscape for hydrogen derivatives in Scotland. Closes 18 November. www.climatexchange.org.uk

📢 Research call
We are commissioning analysis of the regulatory environment for three key hydrogen derivatives in Scotland: ammonia, e-methanol and sustainable aviation fuel. This research will support strategic policy development. Closes 18 Nov: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange report - Renewable energy technologies and community benefits

Community benefits are additional benefits offered by renewable energy developers to support communities. No obvious adjustments need to be made to Scotland’s current community benefit approach, according to our new report. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/ren...

Sign up for the ClimateXChange newsletter. Photo of October edition and autumnal scene colourful trees with river.

October newsletter out now:
🌿Join our November event on hemp
📢 New research calls coming soon
🎧 Podcast episode on the landfill tax and a circular economy
🪱Help with research on Scottish soils

Read it and sign up on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

Event: 10 Nov The economic potential of hemp in a changing Scottish climate. An event for farmers, industry, research and policy Edinburgh Futures Institute ClimatexChange Scottish Government

The global market for hemp, once widely grown in Scotland, is expected to quadruple by 2030. Join us, Scottish Government and hemp industry experts in Edinburgh to hear how Scotland’s farmers, and the climate, can reap the benefits of this versatile crop. www.climatexchange.org.uk/event-the-ec...

New podcast episode. Project snapshot: Reviewing the landfill tax with Susan Evans and Richard Claxton. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange.

How effective is the lower rate of the Scottish Landfill Tax? How might changes better support a low-carbon, circular economy? Susan Evans & Richard Claxton discuss their ClimateXChange project and findings in our latest podcast episode.
www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/ #ScotClimateWeek

ClimateXChange report: Scotland's capabilities in producing hydrogen products and derivatives

Scotland’s abundant access to renewable energy, proximity to the EU, skilled workforce and policy landscape can enable growth in hydrogen and hydrogen derivatives sectors. However, hydrogen production is currently expensive in Scotland.
Read our report: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...

Job vacancy: Communications officer. Salary: £34,610 to £39906 pro rata. Closing date: 6 October

🚨Job alert 🚨

We are looking for a Communications Officer to support the planning and delivery of communications and engagement activities and help us to connect climate change research and policy

www.climatexchange.org.uk/job-vacancy-...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. Measuring the impact of climate policy on health outcomes in Scotland. Closes 3 October. www.climatexchange.org.uk

We are commissioning research to explore how climate change impacts on health and health inequalities. Closes noon on 3 October. Visit our website to see the full specification and details on how to submit proposals: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

News: ClimateXChange stengthens expertise with advisory panel appointments

We have extended our advisory panel to strengthen our expertise across climate change mitigation, adaptation and just transition research areas.

Advisory panel members support us to inform Scottish Government climate policy through climate research.

www.climatexchange.org.uk/climatexchan...

New podcast episode: Principles for managing Scotland's landscapes with Dr Sarah Govan. Evidence for climate policy in Scotland by ClimateXChange.

How can Scotland's recently updated Landscape Charter help guide sustainable land management? Sarah Govan discusses the key role of landscapes in meeting the challenges of climate change and the biodiversity crisis in our new podcast episode: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/podcast/

📣New call for proposals for a 5-month capacity building project to inform cross-policy action to mitigate the negative mental health and broader wellbeing impacts of all types of flooding. 💧

View the specification here: tinyurl.com/54tr2jdt
Deadline: 7th Oct, midday
FAQ’s: www.crew.ac.uk/about/faq

ClimateXChange blog: The drive for green skills must align with Scotland’s education reform agenda

"Do the educational reform recommendations align with schools, colleges and universities cultivating a workforce that can deliver net zero and support Scotland’s commitment to tackle the climate emergency?"
New blog post by Emma Dore, CXC Project Manager: www.climatexchange.org.uk/the-drive-fo...

Text on image: Flooding in communities. Moving towards flood resilience. Image also shows pair of red wellies walking through water. Auditor General and Accounts Commission logos also shown.

There is a risk the action needed to prevent and tackle the clear harms of flooding won’t happen at the scale and speed needed.

Almost 400,000 properties could be affected by flooding by 2080.

New Auditor General and Accounts Commission report: bit.ly/flood_resili...

ClimateXChange call for proposals. How can carbon pricing help Scotland achieve its 2045 climate targets? Closes 19 September. www.climatexchange.org.uk

We’re commissioning research to explore how carbon pricing could be used to help achieve emissions reductions in underperforming sectors in a cost-effective way. Proposals by 19 Sep

Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange call for research proposals. Public Perception of Carbon Capture and Storage. Deadline 11 September.

Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is vital to Scotland's climate targets and a just transition. We are commissioning research to improve understanding of public perception of CCS, which will shape future public engagement. Deadline 11 September. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange. Call for proposals: A scoping study on the impact of climate change on grassroots sport. Closes 10 September

Sport is a key part of Scottish cultural & social life and grassroots organisations are central to many communities. We're commission a study of the impact of climate change on grassroots sports & how orgs need to adapt. Proposals by 10 Sep

Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange. Call for proposals: Exploring opportunities to build a climate resilient economy. Closes 9 September

What opportunities are there for Scottish businesses in adapting to a changing climate and building resilience to physical climate risks?

We are commissioning research to explore ways to build a climate-resilient economy. Proposals by 9 Sep

Find out more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Report: Investigating the reuse of excavated peat on wind farm development sites. ClimateXChange

Minimising peat excavation is crucial to avoid carbon emissions, protect biodiversity and ensure downstream water quality.

Our latest report investigates how to balance the benefits of renewable energy with the need to protect peatland habitats. Read more: www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/inv...