Climate Gathering for COP29
Join us on Thursday 21st November, 10am to 2.30pm at Venachar Lochside for an engaging day of talks, networking and workshops to celebrate COP29.
We are hosting this event in partnership with Scotland’s International Environment Centre. We will be making announcements about projects taking place in the remainder of the 2024-25 year, ending in April. Please do come along! Book your tickets now: Climate Gathering for COP29 Tickets, Thu, Nov 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite
We will also have a minibus provided by Dial-A-Journey from Stirling Bus Station. Do get in touch to confirm your space on the bus: info@felscotland.org
Agenda
Morning Session
9:45 – 10:00 | Welcome Coffee/Tea
Welcome pastries and refreshments
10:15 | Speakers
- FEL Scotland – Forth Valley and Loch Lomond Climate Action Hub
- Key Speaker: Josh Adeyemi, Co-Founder, Black Scottish Adventurers – a vibrant, fast-growing community of adventurers and fun-seekers across Scotland. Josh and his team are all about sharing Scotland’s stunning outdoors with everyone, helping people boost their well-being through adventure, and educating on the everyday actions that impact our planet. Black Scottish Adventurers is all about fun, good vibes, and building connections that last.
11:10 | Q&A
Engage with speakers, ask questions, and share insights.
11:25 – 12:00 | Networking “Speed Dating” – Show & Tell
An interactive session where attendees can present their projects, ideas, or initiatives, receive feedback, and connect. Participants are invited to bring an item that prompts a conversation around your organisation/group/idea.
12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch & Networking
Enjoy a vegetarian lunch with vegan and gluten-free options and continue networking in a relaxed setting.
Afternoon Session
13:00 and 13:45 | Workshops offering practical, hands-on learning from experienced organisations:
Join plantswoman Lauren Lochrie of Herbal Homestead to tailor make your own herbal tea bags for common ailments. Learn about and mix herbal blends that do well to support your immune system, aid sleeplessness, ease anxiety, and promote healthy digestion. Information handouts will also be provided.
Join Paul and Jo from Green Aspirations to learn about the benefits of coppicing – an ancient form of woodland management that provides renewable materials while also increasing biodiversity. You’ll get hands on with hazel sticks coppiced from sites in Central Scotland, and learn to carve a mushroom to keep. We’ll chat about the practicalities of restoring hazel coppice, and how to make it economically, as well as environmentally, sustainable.
13:00-14:30 | Table Talks
Join climate speakers in small, facilitated discussions with FEL staff on hand to record insights.
- Tim Crick – Community Heat Team Project Leader, Sustainable West Linton and District
Tim Crick will share his experience leading the Community Heat Team project, which is hosted within Sustainable West Linton and District. With certifications in Thermography and Energy Efficiency, Tim has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Heat Survey process to support local communities. He is currently working with several communities across the Borders and East Lothians, providing guidance as they establish their own Community Heat Teams, funded by CLLD grant support.
- Donna Wood – CEO, Good Green Futures
Donna Wood will discuss Good Green Futures’ most ambitious project yet—a partnership with nine charities dedicated to promoting sustainable consumption. This new initiative aims to establish a large-scale, accessible facility featuring a marketplace for pre-loved items, a library of things, repair services, and Makerspaces. This project will serve as a hub for sustainable practices and community collaboration, encouraging the circular economy and reducing waste.
- Mia Lalane – Rural Youth Action Network Project Lead, Scottish Rural Action
Mia Lalane, the Rural Youth Action Network project lead at Scottish Rural Action, is also a founding member of the Forth Valley and Lomond Youth Local Action Group. Mia will share and discuss her work in strengthening networks for rural and island young adults, with a particular emphasis on climate action.
14:30 | Event End
This event is supported by Scotland’s International Environment Centre, and Scottish Government.
