For our next Moray CAN meeting we’ll be joined by Grant Moir, CEO of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, who will talk about how the Park is tackling the growing risk of wildfires, including lessons from this summer’s major incident near Dava/Carrbridge.

New faces welcome! Book here.

A hands-on session for Moray CAN members who want to learn how to make simple, engaging podcasts to share their projects and stories.

Book Here.

Join us for a pivotal workshop that invites individuals and groups from across Moray to help shape the Moray Area-Wide Climate and Nature Strategy; our region’s plan to guide climate action and nature recovery.

This is your chance to contribute to a collaborative strategy that:

• Builds on existing local efforts

• Identifies key gaps and challenges

• Sets future priorities at both grassroots and strategic levels

During the workshop, participants will explore the strategy’s themes, highlight what’s missing, and ensure the plan reflects the real needs and ambitions of Moray’s communities.

Whether you're part of a community group, business, public body, or simply passionate about Moray’s future, your voice matters.

Book your Place here.

This year, we'll be engaging with experts, expanding our knowledge and networking to drive forward local climate initiatives.
We are very pleased to welcome Professor Peter Stott, giving us an overview of his work into climate modelling and monitoring, and how this can be used in the future to predict climate change.
Researcher Kerry McInnes from Moray University of Highlands and Islands and David Blair from the Moray Trade Union Council, will discuss the skills needed for Moray's transition from oil and gas to renewables.
Speakers on the day will also explore local solutions for coastal erosion and adaptations, as well as new research into Moray's food growing potential, aiming for more localised food systems. A panel of youth representatives from Moray will lead discussions.

Last year, the cluster received funding from the Scottish Government’s Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) to support habitat creation and restoration projects. This funding has enabled the cluster to implement a range of measures to enhance biodiversity and improve the resilience of the landscape to climate change.

Find out more about their plans including habitat creation, nature restoration in agriculture, and biodiversity monitoring within the cluster.

We’ll be letting you know about Moray CAN funding opening again soon, our Climate Week Conference for 2025, and look forward to hearing your updates too. New folk always welcome!

In this online webinar, Local Energy Scotland will be helping us discover what community shared ownership means and how it operates. Learn about the support and funding options provided through the Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). Explore the practical steps that communities can take to make the most of these opportunities. A dedicated session for questions and answers will also be included. Find out more and more a place.

This is a free online (and in person) symposium on developing sustainable rural district heating systems in Scotland. Organised by Common Weal, Glasgow Caledonian University, and Heriot-Watt University, this event is funded by the Scotland Beyond Net Zero fund.

The event will feature experts from Denmark, an industry panel, and representatives from the Scottish Government, Consumer Scotland, South of Scotland Enterprise, the Scottish Islands Federation, and Common Weal. An opening address will be given by Sarah Boyack MSP.

People-powered action is seen as essential to unlock the potential of Danish-style district heating to provide cheap, renewable heat to Scottish households and tackle fuel poverty. Stakeholders, especially local communities! are encouraged to participate.

Read more in The National.

Sign up and more info here.

Pop by the Garden. See what’s about to grow!

Find out about useful plants in our local wild spaces. Book a free place here.

Find out about useful plants in our local wild spaces. Book a free place here.

Dive into the audio play Three Sisters – a story set in the mid-2030’s in a climate-changed Britain, that follows a community thriving amidst social and ecological collapse.

Join a 30-minute listening session with the creators, followed by a discussion to help us envision our own climate futures. The event is organized by Lena Šimić (Edge Hill University) and James Marriott (Platform).

The play invites us to think about how will we live with climate change and what shape will our altered society take?

Email Head Ranger, Mark Johnston with Crown Estate Scotland, mark.johnston@crownestatescotland.com to book a place(s). Please note there are a choice of times: afternoon or evening.

Get some practical inspiration that benefits the environment and community, your health and also saves you money!

Find out about….

• Efficient home heating

• Reducing light pollution

• Electric bike trials and purchases for health and reduced car use

• Local energy and renewable projects with funding info

Brought to you by Moray CAN, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust, and Cairngorms National Park Authority as part of the Cairngorms 2030 programme.

Browse stalls from Home Energy Scotland, REAP, Community Energy Scotland, Cairngorms Dark Sky group, and more. Experts will be on hand for advice and support.

Enjoy outdoor activities with Cycling UK and Cairngorms 2030 active travel team, plus tea, coffee, and cakes!

**Free to attend.**

Find out how individuals, community groups and businesses have ben taking action, with regard to single-use items and packaging, and how these activities are helping save money and the planet, by reducing consumption and making a shift towards a circular economy. Book a place here.

Get some practical inspiration that benefits the environment and community, your health and also saves you money!

Find out about….

• Efficient home heating

• Reducing light pollution

• Electric bike trials and purchases for health and reduced car use

• Local energy and renewable projects with funding info

Brought to you by Moray CAN, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust, and Cairngorms National Park Authority as part of the Cairngorms 2030 programme.

Browse stalls from Home Energy Scotland, REAP, Community Energy Scotland, Cairngorms Dark Sky group, and more. Experts will be on hand for advice and support.

Enjoy outdoor activities with Cycling UK and Cairngorms 2030 active travel team, plus tea, coffee, and cakes!

**Free to attend.**

This webinar will showcase the share & repair events and projects that have been carried out throughout the Highlands by partners in the Highland Community Waste Partnership.

These activities have engaged individuals, community groups and businesses to save money and the planet by reducing consumption and making a shift towards a circular economy.

The webinar aims to share learning and inspire participants to take positive actions in the future. It will feature an exciting array of speakers and an expert panel and the chance to ask your own questions. Book a place here.

Across the Highlands, there’s ongoing work being done to reduce food waste and increase composting. Find our more and take inspiration where you live! Book a place here.

Find out about the work Highland Community Waste Partnership and what partners have been doing across the Highlands to reduce consumption and build partnerships. Join on online. Details here.

Don’t miss this in person member’s meet up. If you are new to Moray CAN or would like to find out more, please come along too!

Book your spot here.

To address the economic and environmental challenges we face, there needs to be a shift towards locally-focused, environmentally-friendly agricultural practices. How can Moray support sustainable farming and build localised food supply chains? This transition is crucial not only to combat the climate crisis but also to foster community wealth in rural areas.

Moray Good Food, Good People Film Premiere

Come along to this special movie night featuring the premiere of the 20-minute film, 'Moray Good Food, Good People'. This film, based on two workshops held in May 2024 in Forres and Dufftown, explores three farms that collaborate with each other and their environment in unique ways. Book here.

Working within the community sector and taking climate action comes with pressure. Feelings of detachment, helplessness and loss of satisfaction can be signs of burnout. Know the signs. Find your perspective and balance. Dealing with climate realities and preventing burnout will help our communities be more resilient.

Book your place here.

Monthly gatherings for professionals working towards the common good – with environmental films, good food and fireside conversation.

The Moray CAN quarterly meeting bring us together, in person, to catch up on progress and share updates on the projects supported by our funding.
We'll also go over details about round two of the Nature Fund and provide time for members to share their own updates.

The session will be an open space for conversation, questions, and informal networking. Book a place here.

Some people want the science, the statistics, the reports, while others might find the science confusing and alienating.

What language do you use to talk about climate change? Are you trying to engage new people with your climate action projects? Are you struggling to get people on board at work with a climate-friendly initiative?

In this one hour session the Scottish Communities Climate Action Network will explore some of the language that research shows to be most effective for communicating about climate change. An interactive, lunch time session! BOOK HERE.

Join REAP Scotland and Susan Watts from Home Energy Scotland. Grab and coffee, a tea ( and a wee bit of cake) and join in the discussion about how home heating can make a difference in tackling climate change. REGISTER YOU INTEREST HERE and come along.

With energy prices rising, Home Energy Scotland is encouraging households to attend their upcoming roadshow event Wednesday 9 October in Elgin, at the Inkwell.

Discover how you can save on bills and access government funding to improve your home’s energy efficiency.

Moray Citizen’s Advice, REAP, Scarf and other local organisations will be on hand too, to help you with advice and to connect you to the support available in your local area for saving energy, keeping warm at home, using renewable energy, and more.