Evidence for climate policy in Scotland

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Discussing research that can help Scotland deal with climate change. In each episode, we have a friendly chat in plain English about climate change in the Scottish context, with experts involved in our research - our directors, our project managers and with researchers who work with us. The podcast is produced by ClimateXChange, Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change.

  1. Jun 23

    Special episode: Live from the ClimateXChange Assembly 2026

    In this special episode, we speak to attendees at the ClimateXChange Assembly 2026, asking what they see as the biggest barriers to climate action, and what approaches they think can help. Please note: This episode was recorded live at the event, so you may notice some background noise and variations in the audio clips. We hope you still enjoy hearing directly from participants as they reflect on the day’s discussions. Read the full event write up on our website.

    12 min

  2. 11/04/2025

    Project snapshot: Climate and diet policy in Scotland

    Dr Nick Nash on how Scottish policies can better connect to support dietary and climate targets. This project snapshot episode gives an overview our ClimateXChange project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: ⁠Analysing Scotland’s diet and climate policy landscape⁠​ An interview blog post version of this episode is also available on our website: ⁠Project snapshot: A soil route map for Scotland ⁠

    16 min

  3. 10/27/2025

    Expanding our advisory panel to meet climate policy needs

    Dr Kate Donovan on how the newly expanded ClimateXChange advisory panel can help shape our research for Scottish climate policy.

    11 min

  4. 09/30/2025

    Project snapshot: Reviewing the landfill tax

    Susan Evans and Richard Claxton on assessing the effectiveness of the Scottish Landfill Tax lower rate and how changes could better support a low-carbon, circular economy.  This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview our project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Scottish Landfill Tax: lower rate review​

    14 min

  5. 09/09/2025

    Principles for managing Scotland’s landscapes

    Dr Sarah Govan on key principles for sustainable land management in Scotland’s Landscape Charter. More details on the Charter are available on the Scotland's Landscape Alliance website.

    13 min

  6. 07/30/2025

    Project snapshot: A soil route map for Scotland

    Dr Sarah Buckingham on the challenges of managing soil systems and a strategy for improved soil security across Scottish landscapes. This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview our ClimateXChange project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: A soil route map for Scotland​ An interview blog post version of this episode is also available on our website: Project snapshot: A soil route map for Scotland

    15 min

  7. 07/21/2025

    Project snapshot: Opportunities for financing a climate resilient Scotland 

    Kay White discusses a recent workshop that took the first steps in developing the terms of reference for a Scottish adaptation finance taskforce. This project snapshot episode gives an overview of the knowledge exchange project and findings. Read the full event report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Opportunities for financing a climate resilient Scotland – Event report

    9 min

  8. 06/26/2025

    Insights from the ClimateXChange team

    Members of the ClimateXChange team discuss upcoming work in our new programme.

    17 min
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Discussing research that can help Scotland deal with climate change. In each episode, we have a friendly chat in plain English about climate change in the Scottish context, with experts involved in our research - our directors, our project managers and with researchers who work with us. The podcast is produced by ClimateXChange, Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change.

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