Porty Energy's Travel Agents of Change Exhibition
Our exhibition showcases stories of flight-free holidays from Edinburgh told by locals. Join PCE & FlightFree UK for this Slateford opening
Embracing Climate Action: Opening to Action
Unleash Your Potential for Climate Action
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
This transformative day is designed to help you connect with your inner motivation and channel your energy into effective climate action. You'll explore:
· Your personal journey
· Emotional resilience
· Effective communication
· Building community
People who complete this training can also sign up to our Facilitation Training: Group work & dynamics session
ClimateFlix at the Cameo
Join ECCAN at the Cameo Picturehouse in Tollcross on Tuesday 18th February at 7.30pm for the first in our film showings promoting climate action in all its forms.
‘WhenFish Begin To Crawl’ features moving images sourced from partners across the World, from Harvard University astrophysicists to Al Jazeera news network, to take the audience on a unique journey through life on Earth.
After the screening we are joined by the film-makers Jim Sutherland and Morag McKinnon for a Q+A session.
As we are ECCAN, we have a discount price of £7 for members. Look out for the promo code in our January newsletter! Buy your tickets from the Cameo.
https://www.picturehouses.com/movie-details/005/HO00015786/when-fish-began-to-crawl-q-a
ClimateBites - February Networking Lunch
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
Discover the Power of Connection at ECCAN's Climate Bites!
Tired of the same old networking events? Join us for a unique experience designed to foster meaningful connections and conversations.
Best of all, lunch is on us! Enjoy a delicious complimentary meal while connecting with like-minded individuals.
Whether you're a seasoned member or new to our community, we invite you to join us. This event is open to all, but as a member, you'll enjoy exclusive benefits that enhance your experience.
Not a member yet? Becoming one is easy! Simply click here to learn more and join our vibrant community.
Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to network, learn, and grow. Reserve your spot today before February 16th.
FoE Scotland & Porty Energy presents Love the Planet Valentine & Ceilidh
Hud Yer Wheesht will be our band for a heady evening of music, dance, local bar and food from 7-11.30pm. Run by the ceilidh collective, this event is supporting, fundraising, and fun raising for Friends of the Earth Scotland and Porty Community Energy - local climate action meeting national climate campaigning…
Ceilidh tickets range from £10 - £25, depending on what you can afford.
Climate Listening Circle
A safe, facilitated space for adults to share thoughts and feelings about the climate crisis. No speakers or lectures, just open discussion.
Explore your responses to climate change in a supportive environment. Free event run by our friends at the Climate Psychology Alliance.
Email edinburghclimatecafe@gmail.com for info.
Evaluation Support for beginners
Evaluation Support for beginners
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
Fife Climate Hub and Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network have teamed up with Evaluation Support Scotland to offer a free Evaluation Support training day to our member organisations!
This will be an online session with an evaluation expert to take you through the process of identifying the need, developing outcomes and indicators, and working out how to measure your impact.
This training is aimed at groups new to project evaluation processes and to those needing to hone in their evaluation skills. It's also a perfect refresher if you've done this before but are needing a bit of inspiration to evaluate a new or different project.
Porty Energy's Travel Agents of Change Exhibition Opening
Drop by to see a new temporary outdoor exhibition celebrating flight free travel. You can pick up a Zine, enjoy a vegan pancake.
Exhibition Opening (and pancakes) Tickets, Tue, Mar 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
Embracing Climate Action - Facilitation Training: Group Work & Dynamics
Master the Art of Facilitation and Deep Listening
Please sign up using this Eventbrite link
This training day is for those interested in facilitating group discussions, holding space for difficult emotions, and creating inclusive environments.
Why attend?
· Gain practical tools and techniques to engage effectively in climate action.
· Connect with like-minded individuals and build supportive relationships.
· Develop the skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and create positive change.
· Explore your own emotions and responses to the climate crisis.
Our experienced facilitators will guide you through a range of activities, including:
Creative exercises; Group discussions; Reflection practices & Practical skills training
Spring Assembly - SAVE THE DATE
Please SAVE THE DATE for our next Assembly in the Spring. The event is Food themed and all the network is welcome. We will publish more information here in early February, including an Eventbrite sign up link.
ECCAN Energy Sub-network Meeting
Heating Edinburgh in 2030s: Community Heat Group - 9.30am Mon 3 Feb at AUC
How to keep Edinburgh warm AND reduce fossil fuel emissions? How can you / your community get involved in the decisions about who benefits?
Members of Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) are exploring Community Heat: community-led organisations exploring how Clean Heat and Building Energy Efficiency can promote Community Wealth Building.
9.30am for 10.00am - 12noon, Monday 3 February at Augustine United Church, 41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL and online via Zoom.
Book: https://heat3feb.eventbrite.co.uk / Share Facebook Event
Porty Energy’s Winter Light Parade @ Fishwives Causeway
Join us for a winter parade through Fishwives Causeway to help raise awareness and to call for better signage for this important alternative path between Restalrig/Mountcastle and Portobello.
Our lanterns will light up this safer back route for cyclists and pedestrians and especially highlight the litlle-known shortcut from Mountcastle.
There will be a winter choir to lift our spirits up and hot food and drink to keep us warm.