The Patchery - a 2050x Funded project are doing some wonderful things to #InvestInOurPlanet. Get into the spirit of #EarthDay22 by reading this blog to find out more about the exciting project and how to get involved!
Read MoreScotland’s unique landscape is already suffering the brunt of climate change through a mix of coastal erosion, flooding, and generally warmer and wetter conditions. One of the major mitigators of the effects of climate change is forestry. Jack Barrie’s recent project supported by the 2050x Fund focused on increasing forest cover in the Dumfries and Galloway area. Read on to find out more about Jack’s 2050x story!
Read MoreTransport is a big sector that needs to undergo major transition - from improving public transport networks to the use of battery-powered private cars on the road. This is primarily because transport, especially in the UK, is one of the biggest sources of emissions. As recent as 2019, transport alone was responsible for 27% of UKs total emissions, 90% of which came from road transport.
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In this blog, Isobel Thomas-Horton tells us about the World + 3 Degrees project, which used funding from 2050 Climate Group’s 2050x Fund to create a hybrid academic journal and student zine about the wide-ranging impacts three degrees of climate warming will have on the world. The finished product was circulated amongst COP26 delegates.
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Through our 2050x Fund the 2050 Climate Group offers financial support for projects aiming to tackle an aspect of climate change. This unique opportunity is open to all 18 - 35 year olds, based in Scotland, who have a project idea that requires some extra resources and support.
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As we reflect on our takeaways from the megaevent based, we spoke to another few young leaders on what they feel COP26 did or did not do for them and their industries.
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Earlier this year, I applied to the 2050x fund with a hope to create a new product line which would build on my sustainability principles, whilst also solving a couple of different problems I'd observed among my peers.
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As COP26 draws to a close in Glasgow, we took the opportunity to speak to three Young Leaders in Scotland about what they want from COP26 and what the future may hold.
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I arrived in Glasgow for COP26 in style. With over 200 people from Edinburgh and a whole heap of whooping, cheering and bike-bell dinging.
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