Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
@sccscot
We are a diverse coalition of over 70 civil society organisations campaigning together for climate action and justice in Scotland Also on Bluesky and LinkedIn
On 9th July, people from all across the UK travelled to Westminster to demand urgent action from their MPs. Now it’s Scotland’s turn: will you join us on Thurs 18th September to speak to your MSPs about the need for urgent, fair climate action? 🌍📝 📝 Sign up here:…
Local authorities control a third of the path to net zero, according to the Climate Change Committee. 🎯 We're teaming up with Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (@ScotCCAN) to explore what the 2025 Action Scorecards say about local climate action in Scotland. 🦄💚…
By 2027 UK gas production is set to fall short of what’s needed just to heat our homes. Scotland needs a strong Heat in Buildings Bill that makes our homes more efficient and less reliant on volatile international gas import markets.
📉 North Sea gas is running out, and the UK will soon be almost entirely reliant on imports. Right now, just 14% of extractable gas remains, leaving us at the mercy of global energy markets, with prices that could rise sharply. That’s why we urgently need a comprehensive Warm…
In a landmark case, the world’s highest court has ruled that all states have an obligation under international law to protect the global climate system. UN chief @antonioguterres says the ICJ advisory is a “victory” for the planet and for climate justice. The court ruled: •…
I welcome that the @CIJ_ICJ has just made it very clear: all States are obligated under international law to protect the global climate system. This is victory for planet, for climate justice, and for the power of young people leading the way. icj-cij.org/sites/default/…
The transition to cleaner energy is accelerating 🙌 The growth of renewables has been a successful part of Scotland's climate journey, but more must be done to deliver a managed transition away from fossil fuels and ensure communities see the benefits
Fossil fuels ‘running out of road’ as clean energy catches up, says UN chief Renewables made up 92.5% of all new electricity capacity additions in 2024, report shows. @AttractaMooney ft.com/content/79e35f…
People from across Scotland will come to the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 18th September to meet their MSPs and call for fast, fair climate action. Join us and sign up now: bit.ly/44UMfdu #ActNowChangeForever
It’s a key moment to push MSPs to act on climate. Join the Mass Lobby at the Scottish Parliament on Thurs 18 Sept. 💚 Travel/care bursaries available ✅ Training provided 📝 Sign up: bit.ly/44TiTfB #ActNowChangeForever
Council Tax is more than just outdated, it’s deeply unfair. It locks in inequality, favours the better off, and hits people on low incomes hardest. Our thoughts on what could replace it, and why a lack of political will is the barrier: bit.ly/46EwQ2i
A top tip for the Scottish Government heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…
Very pleased to have @Ilonaamos and @mrjamesmack start with SCCS today to work on media and comms - lots of exciting plans coming together to help raise the profile of climate issues at this critical time 🗞️ 🌎
It’s a key moment to push MSPs to act on climate. Join the Mass Lobby at the Scottish Parliament on Thurs 18 Sept. 💚 Travel/care bursaries available ✅ Training provided 📝 Sign up: bit.ly/44TiTfB #ActNowChangeForever
🌍 Scotland is at a crossroads – and your voice has never mattered more. The Scottish Government has legally binding climate targets, but progress is way off track – and communities are already feeling the effects. That's why, on Thursday 18th September, people from across…
We're teaming up with Scottish Communities Climate Action Network to explore what the 2025 Action Scorecards say about local climate action in Scotland. 🦄💚 Join us on 14th August: eventbrite.co.uk/e/climate-acti…
Scotland needs bolder climate leadership. On Thurs 18th Sept, join the mass lobby of the Scottish Parliament and call for fast, fair climate action that delivers for people and planet. 🌍 ✍️ Sign up: bit.ly/44TiTfB
The conversation about the links between climate justice and action to reduce poverty is gaining momentum. Read Becky Kenton-Lake of @sccscot explain why in her guest blog. povertyalliance.org/guest-blog-tac…
This week’s State of the UK Climate report shows that weather extremes are the new norm for the UK. Our Chair @RSGS_CEO highlights the key findings, why not enough is being done to address it, and the urgent need for leadership in this new blog: stopclimatechaos.scot/warmth-wildfir…
People from across Scotland will meet their MSPs at Holyrood on Thurs 18 Sept to call for urgent, fair climate action. This is a critical moment, with a new Climate Change Plan is coming, and an election next year. Will you join them? 💚 📝 Sign up: bit.ly/44TiTfB…
Today's report from the @metoffice shows that our climate is already changing significantly, bringing serious impacts on our health, jobs, homes and nature. Every fraction of a degree of heating matters - we urgently need leadership and proper plans to build a fairer,…
The Met Office #StateOfUKClimate Report for 2024 demonstrates how weather records and temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming increasingly frequent in the UK Scroll through some key findings from the report ➡️ Learn more: metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-…
Our Head of Policy & Campaigns, David Kelly was featured on @BBCRadioScot Drivetime yesterday, supporting the campaign for free bus travel in Scotland 🚌 Listen to the full segment here (from 1:36:00): bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0… #AccessibleTransport #CommunityTransport @sccscot
After a Mass Lobby of MPs in London, people across Scotland will meet their MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Thurs 18th Sept to call for urgent, fair climate action. Will you join them? 💚 📝 Sign up here: bit.ly/44TiTfB #ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby
Yesterday on @BBCScotland David Kelly @CTAUK1 made the strong case in support of free bus travel in Scotland, based on the health, economic, social and environmental benefits 🚌 Listen from 1:36:00 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
