Highlands will see return of its Climate Festival this year
The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival will return in September 2024 to celebrate community climate action.
Community groups across Highland, Orkney and Shetland are encouraged to take part by hosting climate action events throughout the month.
The theme of the festival is localism, thinking local, being local, sharing local and growing local.
Previous events have seen events of all kinds, fashion swaps, repair cafes, climate discussions and film screenings. The festival has been organized by a working group of active communities across the region.
Small grants of £150 are available to support the communities which get involved. Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply for the financial contribution to host
suitable events now until the fund closes on June 28.
In addition to the small grant fund, the festival is open to hear from communities with bigger ambitions.
Events which would require additional funding resource but would significantly engage their community in climate action. Festival organizers are eager to hear from groups and if they can, will support larger events.
Highlands and Islands Climate hub manager Joan Lawrie said: “The festival offers a brilliant opportunity to celebrate community climate action at all levels and stages. We love to see the creative ways our communities take part and can’t wait to see the event
submissions come in for 2024!”
Now in it’s third year, festival organisers are looking to ensure its continued growth
and so, are set to launch a sponsorship programme. Any businesses or oganisations
interested in sponsoring the festival are encouraged to contact the festival to discuss
the options.
