The Climate Fringe

22/12/2023

Happy Holidays⛄

Wishes of a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year from the Climate Fringe team.

Let us all look forward to 2024 for the meaningful climate action we want from decision-makers!

Add your voice and send your 2024 Climate Resolutions for party leaders: https://www.stopclimatechaos.scot/2024-message-to-party-leaders/

20/12/2023

New Blog Post!

"People are increasingly frustrated that, despite this, we have seen a lack of robust and urgent action to reduce emissions, protect nature, or make the biggest polluters pay for the damage they are causing – things they have been demanding for years"

Read more here: https://climatefringe.org/now-we-rise-scots-show-support-for-climate-on-global-day-of-action/

13/12/2023

13/12/2023

Today we participated in the COP28 Global Day of Action as members of outside A rallying call to ✊Take Action Now 🌍 Show Global Leadership, and 💰Make Polluters Pay

13/12/2023

13/12/2023

Great to see Paperboats at the COP28 Global Day of Action.

Writers and all creators are a crucial part of the movement and changing dominant narratives through storytelling!

09/12/2023

📢HAPPENING TODAY📢

🌍COP28 Global Day of Action
👉12:30pm @ Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh

Join us for performances, stalls, speakers, activities and more!

https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland

08/12/2023

📢 JUST 1 DAY TO GO! 📢

Will you join us in calling on Scottish party leaders to:

✊Take Action Now
🌍 Show Global Leadership
💰Make Polluters Pay

Add your voice to ours and demand urgent, fair action on climate and nature in 2024!

🗺️ The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh
📅Saturday, 9th December 2023
🕛12:30 PM start

More info at https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland/

07/12/2023

🎙️ Introducing our Speakers

Join us on the 9th December to show Scotland is united for action!

Maureen Sier
Maureen Sier has a PhD in Religious and Cultural Studies and has worked in the field of interfaith relations for over 17 years. She is currently the Director of Interfaith Scotland, which aims to support wider interfaith dialogue within society, encourage civic engagement by religions in Scotland and support religion and belief equality in Scotland.

Updated Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Maureen Sier, Interfaith Scotland
Dave Moxham, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
Caitlin Turner, Young Sea Changers Scotland
Alex Lee, Friends of the Earth Scotland
Dr. Juliet Dunstone, Stop Cambo



https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland/

07/12/2023

📢 2 DAYS TO GO! 📢

Temperatures are rising. Injustices are rising. !🌍🌡️

Join us outside The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh THIS SATURDAY for the Global Day of Action!

🗺️Outside Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
📅Saturday, 9th December 2023
🕛12:30 PM start

Send a strong message to decision makers that we are united for action, to tackle the climate and nature crises, secure sustainable jobs, a fairer, greener, healthier society for everyone in Scotland and justice for those impacted by the climate crisis.

Updated Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Maureen Sier, Interfaith Scotland
Dave Moxham, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
Caitlin Turner, Young Sea Changers
Alex Lee, Friends of the Earth Scotland
Dr. Juliet Dunstone, Stop Cambo

🎶Performances
Fischy Music
Protest in Harmony
Rhythms of Resistance
Climate-themed Christmas Carols

🎨Creative Action
Send a message to Scottish party leaders with your wishes for action on climate and nature and 2024

🪁Kid Activities

☕️Food & hot drinks by Food Not Bombs Leith
.. and many more activities and stalls by various Scottish climate organisations!

Learn more at https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland

06/12/2023

🎙️ Introducing our Speakers

Join us on the 9th December to show Scotland is united for action!

Dave Moxham
Dave Moxham is the Deputy General Secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the national trade union centre in Scotland.

Updated Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Maureen Sier, Interfaith Scotland
Dave Moxham, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
Caitlin Turner,
Alex Lee, Friends of the Earth Scotland
Dr. Juliet Dunstone, Stop Cambo



https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland/

06/12/2023

📢 Show our leaders that we care about the climate and nature emergencies. Demand action now!🌍🌡️

Will you join us in calling on Scottish party leaders to take urgent, fair action on climate and nature in 2024?

Add your voice and call for meaningful action to reduce emissions, show global leadership, and make polluters pay.

Take action: www.stopclimatechaos.scot/2024-message-to-party-leaders/

05/12/2023

🚨Climate change has no borders. is an opportunity to solve global challenges together 🌎

85 climate & migrant justice orgs are calling for UK Party Leaders to ensure communities have the 🌳right to stay🌳 to adapt to climate impacts and the 🕊️right to move🕊️ safely and with dignity when this is not possible.

🌟Sign & share: https://climatejustice.uk/migrantjustice/open-letter/

🎨Artwork by Vidushi Yadav

05/12/2023

🎙️ Introducing our Speakers

Join us on the 9th December to show Scotland is united for action!

Alex Lee (They/Them)
Alex Lee is a Climate Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland. Alex’s work focuses on a just phase out of oil and gas that does not rely on speculative carbon capture technologies (CCS) and fossil hydrogen.

Updated Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Dave Moxham, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
Caitlin Turner, Young Sea Changers
Alex Lee, Friends of the Earth Scotland
Dr. Juliet Dunstone, Stop Cambo

04/12/2023

Happening tomorrow!

Get creative for the COP28 Global Day of Action this Saturday 9th December!

Get ready to unleash your climate activism with some crafty fun! 🎨✨

We're gearing up for the March happening in Edinburgh on Saturday 9th (https://twitter.com/sccscot/status/1729165858683978163), and we want you to be a part of it.

Use your creativity to send a strong message to decision makers that we are united for action, to tackle the climate and nature crises, secure sustainable jobs, a fairer, greener, healthier society for everyone in Scotland and justice for those impacted by the climate crisis.

Join us for a sign-making session using cardboard, fabric, and other leftover materials. 📦🧵

Let's turn our creativity into a powerful force for climate action! 🌍💪

Sign Making:
Tues, 5th December : 4.30pm - 5.30pm
Location: 14 Forth St, Edinburgh EH1 3LH
Please register here: https://www.meetup.com/edinburgh-sustainable-meetup/events/297655661/



Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC)
Climate Justice Coalition
Friends of The Earth Edinburgh.
The Climate Fringe

04/12/2023

🎙️ Introducing our Speakers

Join us on the 9th December to show Scotland is united for action!

Caitlin Turner
Caitlin is a young marine biologist and conservationist, passionate about ensuring effective protection for Scottish seas and the global ocean, as well as intersectionality and elevation of youth voices in environmental efforts. Currently, Caitlin is a Trustee for Young Sea Changers Scotland, alongside being full-time Policy Officer for the Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust (SIFT).

Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Bishop Mark Strange,
Dave Moxham,
Caitlin Turner,
Alex Lee,
Juliet Dunstone,



https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland/

02/12/2023

🎙️ Introducing our Speakers

Join us on the 9th December to show Scotland is united for action!

Leia Achampong
Leia Achampong is a climate justice and women’s rights activist. She has a Masters degree in Sustainability Sciences and Policy, and background in research, policy analysis and advocacy on climate change issues. Presently, Achampong is Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer at the European Network on Debt and Development (Eurodad) and leads the work on climate finance and climate justice.

Line Up:
Leia Achampong, climate and gender-equality activist
Manal Shqair, Palestinian climate justice activist
Bishop Mark Strange, Scottish Episcopal Church
Dave Moxham, Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
Caitlin Turner, Young Sea Changers
Alex Lee, Friends of the Earth Scotland
Dr. Juliet Dunstone, Stop Cambo



https://climatefringe.org/cop28-scotland/

01/12/2023

📢 Volunteer with us! 🌱

🙌 Want to meet new people passionate about making a difference?

🌍 Would you like to learn about the work of climate organisations in Scotland?

Volunteer with us at the COP28 Global Day of Action in Edinburgh!

Sign up now 👉 https://forms.gle/9BA7UfGSMh42ViBC7