Our mission is to inspire change from the ground up

The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) mission is to foster community-led initiatives in Edinburgh that address the climate and nature emergency, aiming for a just, thriving, and resilient city.

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We do this by providing networking events, training opportunities, funding, and development support

Inspire

Perhaps you’re just starting your journey towards climate action? Check out our ‘Take Action’ pages for steps you can take as an individual or community.

Connect

Are you looking to connect with others who have similar values and outlooks? We advertise and run various events, as well as hosting a membership directory so you can connect with others.

Grow

From resource lists, to dedicated funding and support, we’re here to help you get active.

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We’re part of a Scotland-wide initiative

After COP26, the Scottish Government set up a network of regional Climate Action Hubs.

ECCAN is the Climate Hub for Edinburgh. We’re seeking to create a network of groups supporting each other to work towards a thriving, sustainable future for the city of Edinburgh.

Read about the journey to create the climate action hubs in Scotland here.

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Find community and get support for your initiatives

At ECCAN, we want to inspire the climate curious, and champion the climate champions. As well as news and events, our members benefit from support to get their initiatives under way. Find out more about ECCAN, or join today to access support.

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We are committed to the values of inclusivity and accessibility

ECCAN has a core value of Widening Access and Participation throughout the network. We aim to be a meeting point for diverse voices in the climate action movement.

Here are the outcomes that we aim to generate

  1. Awareness – Communities’ awareness of the climate emergency and what actions they can take increases; and communities’ confidence to take action increases. 

  2. Knowledge and skills – Communities’ knowledge and skills to take climate action increases, through collaborative working. 

  3. Capacity – Communities’ capacity to take climate action increases, by increased funding, and by access to equipment and volunteers. 

  4. Decision-making – Communities are more involved in determining local and national government policy regarding climate action.  

  5. Innovation – Communities receive an increased level of benefit from innovations to take climate action.