Celebrating 15 years of ClimateXChange
Since it was established in 2011, ClimateXChange has provided evidence, analysis and expertise on issues of Scottish climate policy across hundreds of research reports. To celebrate and showcase the breadth and depth of our work over the last 15 years, as well as look ahead to the future of evidence-informed climate policy we are hosting a series of webinars, podcasts, blogs and in-person events.
The series will demonstrate the impact of the CXC programme, celebrate substantial areas of work, bring together colleagues from across research and policy and spark discussions on where next for climate policy issues.
The series will culminate in the Assembly 2027 on the 4th of February.
What’s coming up
Webinar: What we have learnt about knowledge exchange with ClimateXChange
Join Stuart Galloway, Professor of Power Systems in the Institute for Energy and Environment at the University of Strathclyde, Sasha Maguire, Head of Climate Change Analysis with the Office of the Chief Economic Adviser in Scottish Government, and our Programme Manager Anne-Marte Bergseng for a webinar on delivering knowledge exchange across 15 years of the ClimateXChange.
Wednesday 21 October 13.00-14.00
A recording will be available after the live event.
Podcast: Progress and challenges for decarbonising heating in Scotland
Dr Nicola Dunn, Project Manager for Climate and Energy and Deputy Programme Manager, will be joined by researchers from previous CXC projects on heating, to discuss targets and solutions for heat decarbonisation in Scotland, progress made since the Heat in Buildings Strategy was launched and what’s next on the journey towards green heat in Scotland..
Episode live: early November
Workshop: Adaptation in Scottish farming
ClimateXChange and Scottish Government will lead a discussion on research around adaptation measures in Scottish farming. The workshop will focus on the next steps for research and policy development to support the farming community to build resilience in the face of a changing climate.
Tuesday 17 November, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
Attendance at this workshop is by invitation. A short summary of the discussion will be available after the live event
Workshop: Well-adapted Scotland – learning from ClimateXChange’s adaptation research
Researchers and policy leads will be reflecting on previous ClimateXChange research on how Scotland can adapt to the effects of climate change. Through a series of presentations and group discussions, attendees will discuss the policy priorities needed to build a well-adapted Scotland, what tools and evidence are required to deliver Scotland’s National Adaptation Plan and how adaptation action can be financed.
Thursday 26 November, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
Attendance at this workshop is by invitation. A short summary of the discussion will be available after the live event
Roundtable: Business analysis and climate change policy: a multi-sector view of research trends and future need
Emma Dore, CXC Project Manager for Climate, Business and Industry, will host a roundtable for academics and professional researchers focussed on Scottish business to discuss trends across different sectors and insights from our portfolio of business analysis research. Looking forward, the group will explore what business analysis questions can most effectively support future Scottish Government policy development.
Tuesday 8 December, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
Attendance at this round table is by invitation. A short summary of the discussion will be available after the live event.
Webinar: The challenges and opportunities for heat networks in Scotland
Dr Nicola Dunn, Project Manager for Climate and Energy and Deputy Programme Manager, hosts a discussion on recent ClimateXChange research in to the opportunities for low-temperature heat networks in Scotland and speaks with experts on what’s needed to overcome the barriers to wider heat network deployment.
Thursday 10 December, 13.00-14.00
This event will be open to join soon.
A recording will be available after the event.
Workshop: Jobs, skills and training for a net zero Scotland
Reflecting on a body of ClimateXChange research into the future of jobs and skills, experts across industry, policy and research will convene to discuss the implications of net zero for Scotland’s workforce. Attendees will look at the pipeline of training, skills and jobs, how different sectors interact and intersect and what this could mean for the development of Scottish Government policy.
Wednesday 13 January, Edinburgh Climate Change Institute
Attendance at this workshop is by invitation. A short summary of the discussion will be available after the live event
Webinar: Integrated land use for a changing climate in Scotland
Dr Sarah Govan, CXC Project Manager for Climate and Land Use, will lead a discussion exploring how ClimateXChange’s broad body of research work over the past 15 years has helped frame the challenges and point to policy solutions for adapting to and mitigating climate change in the way we use land in Scotland. As well as reflecting on past trends, the webinar is also focus on the priorities for future work in this area.
Wednesday 20 January, 13.00-14.00
This event will be open to join soon.
A recording will be available after the event.
ClimateXChange Assembly 2027
This year’s Assembly will bring together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to celebrate 15 years of ClimateXChange’s work to connect climate change research and policy.
Thursday 4 February, Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Save the date! More details coming soon