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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

We are looking to commission research to develop an evidence base on the multiple benefits of urban tree planting and canopy cover. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 19 October 2026 Get full project specifications and details of how to apply on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Optimising urban tree canopy cover in Scotland

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Join us on Wed 21 Oct to explore 15 years of knowledge exchange (KE)! We'll explore: 🟢 how KE supports evidence-informed policy 🟢 our learning on facilitating KE 🟢 how to ask the right KE questions Open to policymakers, researchers + evidence providers. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6354ae...

Event banner 'What we have learnt about knowledge exchange with ClimateXChange'

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

In our September newsletter: 📚▪️2 new publications 📢▪️2 open research calls 🏭▪️a blog on climate change and mental health 🌍▪️a webinar on knowledge exchange 🗺️▪️the Scottish LiDAR user conference and more! Read + subscribe: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQv...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Scottish public bodies have a legal duty to support biodiversity conservation as part of their work – reporting on their actions every 3 years. This report explores how Biodiversity Duty reporting can better support key Scottish Government policies. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/cli...

Cover image showing a bee on purple flowers against a blurred green background. Text reads: “Climate adaptation and Biodiversity Duty Reporting in Scotland.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research into effective options for engagement with landowners on the development of nature networks. ➡️Deadline for submissions: 9 October 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Call for proposals for stakeholder engagement to support the design of successful nature networks, with a deadline of 9 October 2026.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Scotland’s transition to net zero will reshape the workforce and the skills needed in the transport and construction sectors. This report looks at how these changes may unfold, focusing on renewable energy, efficiency of buildings and electric vehicles. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/wor...

Cover image showing construction workers wearing protective equipment on a building site, with tools on a workbench. Text reads: “Workforce requirements for net zero: transport and construction.”

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Many of the technologies needed to reach net zero rely on critical raw materials (CRM) such as cobalt, copper and lithium. This report examines Scotland’s future CRM needs, the risks facing global supply chains, and opportunities to strengthen resilience. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...

Wind turbines across a Scottish landscape, with the ClimateXChange report title overlaid: “Scotland’s critical raw materials supply chain for the net zero energy sector: opportunities and risks.”

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This report examines how genetic and performance changes in Scottish livestock have affected methane emissions over the past decade. It assesses potential impacts and value for money, and highlights priorities for implementation and future research. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/map...

Four cows standing in a green pasture, with rolling hills and trees in the background. The cows include black-and-white and brown-and-white cattle.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

ScotClimATE helps public bodies explore how extreme weather risks may change as the climate warms. It shows the magnitude and frequency of 4 hazards under different warming levels: 🌡️Extreme heat 🌡️Sustained heat 🌧️Extreme rainfall 🌧️Sustained rainfall www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sco...

Cover image for a ScotClimATE report, showing heavy rainfall over a road or stream with the title “A tool for understanding future extreme weather in Scotland.”

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We’re pleased to see this research on the evolution of Scotland’s climate policy and the role of knowledge brokerage published as an Edinburgh Climate Change Institute Evidence Statement! 📚 Read the full statement: edinburghcentre.org/news/439

A screenshot of the ECCI website, on a page titled 'ECCI evidence statement: Scotland's Climate Policy & Knowledge Brokerage'

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Join us on 2 Sept for a free MACC Hub webinar ‘Connecting climate research and policy for adaptation in Scotland’. Learn how we work with government to support evidence-informed adaptation policy and connect researchers and policymakers through knowledge exchange. macchub.co.uk/knowledge-ba...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our August newsletter includes: 📚▪️8 new publications 📢▪️8 open research calls 🏭▪️a blog on 'nowcasting' 🌍▪️an upcoming adaptation event with MACC Hub 🗺️▪️the Scottish LiDAR user conference Read + subscribe: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQk...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

We're commissioning research to explore simplifying Energy Performance Certificate updates in Europe, test trusted building information for Scottish energy performance assessments, and develop a Trusted Building Information Framework for decision-making. www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Call for proposals graphic featuring tenement buildings, titled “Testing the reuse of trusted building information in energy performance assessment”, with a deadline of 23 September 2026.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We are looking to commission research to identify approaches currently used in Scotland to engage children and young people on the nature and climate crises. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 22 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals on engaging children and young people in the nature and climate crises, with a deadline of 22 September 2026. The graphic features a group of young people outdoors.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

'Nowcasting' helps to provide up-to-date estimates of Scotland’s carbon emissions, helping policymakers understand changes while official statistics are prepared. CXC's Emma Dore explains our work developing a nowcasting tool for climate policymaking. www.climatexchange.org.uk/nowcasting-e...

A graphic titled “Nowcasting: Estimating Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions in near real time”, featuring a portrait of a woman, a chimney, and a blue sky with clouds.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research to explore the potential for an appropriate and simple measure of the ecological connectivity of Nature Networks in Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 8 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic featuring a mountain and woodland landscape, with the title “Expression of interest: Connectivity metrics for nature networks in Scotland” and a deadline of 8 September 2026.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Another research call! We are looking to commission research on how to evaluate the Scottish Government’s Heat in Building (HiB) capital delivery programme. ➡️Deadline for submissions: 21 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange call for proposals on monitoring and evaluating the impact of the Heat in Buildings capital delivery programme, with a housing development in the foreground.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research and stakeholder engagement options for the mandatory reporting of food waste and surplus by businesses in Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 10 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Call for proposals graphic for mandatory food waste reporting options, with a deadline of 10 September 2026, over an image of food waste and compost.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research to understand overheating risks and climate adaption options within the NHS Scotland estate. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 7 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic showing healthcare staff in a hospital setting, with text advertising a ClimateXChange call for proposals on overheating risks and climate adaptation in NHS Scotland healthcare environments.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research on electricity system modelling for future electricity demand scenarios for Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 11 September 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Electricity pylons and transmission infrastructure, with text announcing a ClimateXChange call for proposals on future Scottish electricity demand scenarios.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New research call 📢 We are looking to commission research to explore the costs of climate action and options to meet these costs. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 26 August 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Aerial view of a Scottish Highland landscape with a loch, railway viaduct and surrounding hills. Text announces a ClimateXChange call for proposals on climate policy investment readiness.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A new research call 📢 We are looking to commission a review of evidence relating to the deployment of solar on underused space in jurisdictions other than Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

We are looking to commission essential evidence to inform policymaking on transitioning to a more circular economy through quantifying market data for single-use food and drink items, and reviewing environmental impact evidence. Apply by 24 Aug 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

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Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals to quantify the market for single-use food and drink items in Scotland, featuring a takeaway coffee cup in the background. Text reads: "Call for proposals: Quantifying the market for single-use food and drink items in Scotland. Deadline 24 August 2026. [www.climatexchange.org.uk](http://www.climatexchange.org.uk)."

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We are looking to commission research to better understand barriers to the decarbonisation of road transport on Scottish islands. This work will examine electric vehicle (EV) adoption by individuals, communities and businesses. Apply by 21 August 2026: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic for a ClimateXChange call for proposals. The image shows an electric vehicle charging cable plugged into a green car, overlaid with text reading: "Call for proposals", "Electric vehicle uptake on Scottish islands", "Deadline 21 August 2026", and "www.climatexchange.org.uk".

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

We are looking to commission research to quantify and analyse export growth opportunities for Scottish environmental goods and services, and to identify tariff and non-tariff barriers to export growth. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 17 August 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals on export opportunities for Scottish environmental goods and services, overlaid on an image of a container ship at sea. The deadline for submissions is 17 August 2026.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Our July newsletter includes: 📚▪️6 new publications 📢▪️3 open research calls 😊▪️a new member of the CXC team Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The Carbon Neutral Islands project helps islands - Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra, Yell - become carbon neutral by 2040. This report explores: - what the project has achieved so far - what's achievable - how progress can be measured/strengthened www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/def...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This research builds on the 2025 Soil Route Map for Scotland, setting out options to protect, restore and enhance Scotland's soils. Full report and policy brief ⬇️ www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sec...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

This report provides the first estimate of Scotland’s climate adaptation investment needs until 2040, across: 🚜agriculture 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦communities (flooding) 🌳woodland creation, peatland, restoration 🛣️trunk roads, motorways, railways 💧public water, wastewater services www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/cli...

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Cover image for a report on climate change adaptation investment in Scotland, showing a car driving through floodwater on a rural road between agricultural fields. The report title, “Climate change adaptation investment need across five sectors in Scotland,” is displayed prominently over the image.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In this blog, Anne Marte Bergseng reflects on how CXC fellowships have changed over the years, what we've learned, and findings from a recent evaluation: www.climatexchange.org.uk/developing-o... Current fellowship opportunities: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... Deadlines 24 + 29 July

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

We are commissioning a review of the underlying data, assumptions and methodology in carbon audits, with specific reference to regenerative and agroecological farming practices in Scotland. Apply by 3 August www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange call for proposals poster for research on farm carbon audits and regenerative farming practices in Scotland, with a wheat field at sunset in the background

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Latest research call! 🍃 ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to inform how the impacts of climate policy on health and health equity, and pathways to these outcomes, can be assessed. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 30 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic for a climate policy call for proposals, featuring a park scene with the text: "How to assess impacts of climate policy on health outcomes" and a submission deadline of 30 July 2026.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Seeking expressions of interest for a researcher to support the Scottish Government by exploring the potential for a collaborative data and evidence framework for wind farm developments on peat in Scotland. ➡️Apply by 29 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic inviting expressions of interest for a ClimateXChange research fellowship on developing a collaborative evidence framework for wind farms on peat, with a deadline of 29 July 2026. Background image shows a Scottish peatland landscape with mountains.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

*Deadline extension* ▪️ Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment ▪️ Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland ➡️ New deadline: 8 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting ClimateXChange calls for proposals on clean heat and energy efficiency research, with two funding lots listed and an application deadline of 8 July 2026. Background image shows solar panels on residential rooftops.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Seeking expressions of interest for a researcher to support the Scottish Government by exploring the potential for a measure of the effectiveness of the ecological connectivity of Nature Networks. ➡️Apply by 24 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange research fellowship on developing a metric for nature connectivity in Scotland. Text appears over a misty Scottish woodland and mountain landscape.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Have you read one of our reports or attended a ClimateXChange event? As we enter the final year of our third five-year programme, we would love your feedback to help shape our future research and events programme.👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Our June newsletter includes: 📚▪️8 new publications 📢▪️7 open research calls ✍️▪️a blog on our fellowship model 📝▪️a survey of your experience with CXC 💻▪️an impact study on decarbonising heat in buildings 🎙️▪️a reflection on the 2026 CXC Assembly Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Increasingly extreme temperatures, flooding and drought all have significant implications for public health and health inequalities in Scotland. This report examines approaches for delivering persuasive public health messages during adverse weather. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/eff...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Our new report maps Scotland’s green finance landscape, examining: - Scottish investment activity since 2020 - future investor appetite - green financial service provision - opportunities and challenges for sustainable finance www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/map...

Alt text: Cover image of a report titled “Mapping Scotland’s sustainable finance landscape” by ClimateXChange. The cover features several wind turbines in a coastal landscape beneath a cloudy sky, emphasizing renewable energy and sustainable finance in Scotland.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Another research call 📢 We wish to commission research to identify the measures and metrics used to evaluate the adaptation and biodiversity benefits of catchment-scale restoration in Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 15 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic for a research call titled “Monitoring catchment-scale restoration outcomes for climate adaptation and biodiversity,” with a deadline of 15 July 2026. The text is displayed on a teal and white banner over a Scottish upland landscape featuring a path through heather-covered hills under a blue sky.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New research call 📢 We wish to commission two lots of work: ▪️ Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland’s young people ▪️ Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 28 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic from ClimateXChange advertising two research funding opportunities: “Understanding eco-distress in Scotland’s young people” and “Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication,” with a deadline of 28 July 2026. The announcement is displayed on a teal and white banner over a photograph of a smiling child running along an autumn path surrounded by fallen leaves and colourful foliage.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New report 📚 Transport Scotland's 'People and Place' programme supports projects that help people choose active, sustainable alternatives to car travel. This report explores how the impacts of such interventions can be measured more effectively. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/peo...

https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/people-and-place-options-for-monitoring-and-evaluation-of-modal-shift-to-active-travel/

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Our latest research call looks at how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 27 July 2026 Get full project specifications and details of how to apply on our website: lnkd.in/drjFSNca

Banner promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals, “Making Climate Futures Real,” with applications closing at noon on 27 July, displayed over a rainy Princes Street in Edinburgh.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

CXC has commissioned over 40 studies relating to heat decarbonisation. Read how our multidimensional evidence has supported policy development and played a significant role in the evolution of the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy. www.climatexchange.org.uk/case-studies...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Latest research call! ▪️ Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment ▪️ Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland ➡️ Apply by 1 July www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

The background shows a close up photo of a house with solar panels on the roof. In the foreground, there is a graphic that says: "ClimateXChange. Calls for proposals. Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment
Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland
Deadline: 1 July 2026

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Our bumper May update includes: 😊▪️a project manager vacancy in our team 📢▪️7 open research calls 📚▪️our latest publications 🎮▪️a blog on the games industry 💻▪️a webinar on how to bid for our research Read + subscribe: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQn...

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

One more research call to end the week 📣 Explore the potential carbon emission reductions from anaerobic digestion in the Scotch whisky sector, the economically feasible by-products, and evidence for further carbon savings. ➡️Submit by 4 June Full details: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

The background image shows a close up shot of whisky in a glass on a wooden table. In the foreground, a graphic overlay reads 'Potential negative CO2 emissions from anaerobic digestion across whisky production in Scotland - 4 June 2026'.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

📣We've got another 2 new research projects this week 📣 Covering action for net zero in our homes and the feasibility of nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate - deadlines are 9 & 11 June. Full specs and how to apply on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Calls for proposals. Net zero at home 9 JuneFeasibility of nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate - 11 June

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

You can sign up to our Newsletter and Invitations to quote mailing list to receive new research opportunities straight to your inbox: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

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Welcome to ClimateXChange - Scotland's centre of expertise connecting climate change research and policy. Read Newsletter to find out more.

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ClimateXChange @climatexchange.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

📣We are commission 3 research projects 📣 Covering understanding the experiences of low-income households facing climate disruption, reviewing the Scottish Landfill Tax and a comparative analysis of agricultural approaches - deadlines 3, 5 & & June www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Calls for proposals: Understanding the experiences of low-income households facing increasing climate disruption - 3 June
A review of the Scottish Landfill Tax - 5 June
Comparative analysis for farming practices for climate change outcomes - 8 June

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