Inclusive and Sustainable Futures for Scotland

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Scotland is a global leader in climate action, but ambitious targets aren't enough. To truly seize the opportunities of net zero, we need "system change, not climate change." Ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliament election, this podcast moves beyond standard financial and tech fixes to spotlight cutting-edge ideas for a flourishing society and planet. Join the debate and help imagine a better future—because real change starts with you, the voting public.

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  1. 2d ago

    Inclusive and sustainable Economies for Scotland

    What could a sustainable economy look like? What do we mean when we talk about 'The Economy' and how does carefully thinking about this help us see what a sustainable and inclusive Scotland could look like? In this podcast, Dr Franziska Paul and Dr Lucy Wishart will tackle these questions. They will discuss the practicalities and politics of 'circular economy', pluralism in economies and how these relate to place-based solutions for sustainability and a just transition.

    49 min

  2. May 21

    Inclusive and Sustainable Arts and Culture for Scotland

    Art and culture are often valued for how they can inspire critical ways of thinking and help us imagine alternative ways of addressing social and environmental challenges. But how can these ideas be translated into tangible and widespread change? Join our host, Joyce McMillan, and expert panel – Dr Edward Christie from the St Andrews Centre for Critical Sustainabilities (StACCS) and Ben Twist from Culture for Climate Scotland – as they discuss the role of art and culture in leading meaningful solutions to the climate crisis.

    42 min

  3. May 21

    Inclusive and Sustainable Places for Scotland

    'Place-based' solutions are often called for in public debate, but what are they? What do we mean when we talk about 'place' and how do 'place based' solutions contrast with 'top-down' solutions. In this podcast, Dr Cornelia Helmcke and Dr Lydia Cole will tackle this question. They will discuss what an ideal place-based approach would look like, discuss the idea of "growth" in a place-based approach to the green transition and talk about barriers to place-based approaches to the just transition.

    45 min
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Scotland is a global leader in climate action, but ambitious targets aren't enough. To truly seize the opportunities of net zero, we need "system change, not climate change." Ahead of the May 2026 Scottish Parliament election, this podcast moves beyond standard financial and tech fixes to spotlight cutting-edge ideas for a flourishing society and planet. Join the debate and help imagine a better future—because real change starts with you, the voting public.

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