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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

  1. 2 JUL

    Climate change and infrastructures of care

    What does it mean to respond to climate change with care? And how might we do a better job of caring for the environment, for each other, and for ourselves? This episode is the first of a series focusing on projects funded by the Scottish Research Alliance of Energy Homes and Livelihoods (EHL). In it, Jen and Matt talk to Dr Vanicka Arora, Lecturer in Heritage at the University of Stirling, and Dr Arno Verhoeven, Senior Lecturer in Design at the University of Edinburgh and Director for Sustainable Development at Edinburgh College of Art. Vanicka and Arno are both leading EHL-funded seed projects exploring “infrastructures of care” as they relate to climate change and sustainability. Follow EHL on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energy-homes-livelihoods/ Sign up to the EHL newsletter: https://energy-homes-livelihoods.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=95f64f8471e335ca66577e8ac&id=8f3acb33ed Links: Scottish Research Alliance of Energy Homes and Livelihoods: https://www.energy-homes-livelihoods.ac.uk Dr Arno Verhoeven: https://www.eca.ed.ac.uk/profile/dr-arno-verhoeven Dr Vanicka Arora: https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1852699  Emerging and Sustaining Infrastructures of Care: https://www.energy-homes-livelihoods.ac.uk/2024/12/02/emerging-and-sustaining-infrastructures-of-care Culture and Sustainability: Exploring Stability and Transformation with the Cultures Framework (open access book by Janet Stephenson): https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-25515-1 Scottish Wildlife Trust Community Stories – The Isle of Eigg: https://community.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/story/isle-of-eigg Past Local Zero episodes on related themes: Episode 24: Retrofit for the future: Jobs, skills and training for zero-carbon homes: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/retrofit-for-the-future-jobs-skills-and-training-for-zero-carbon-homes Episode 69: Whole person, whole place - social relations and energy retrofit: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/69-whole-person-whole-place-social-relations-and-energy-retrofit Episode 110: Adapting our homes and communities to a changing climate: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/adapting-our-homes-and-communities-to-a-changing-climate

    57 min

  2. 11 JUN

    Adapting our homes and communities to a changing climate

    When it comes to climate change in our homes and neighbourhoods, much of the focus has so far been on mitigation – reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. But with the impacts of climate change increasingly tangible, how can we adapt our buildings and infrastructure – as well as our culture and lifestyles – to make sure they're resilient? Jen and Matt speak to Chris Carus, co-founder and Executive Officer of Loco Home Retrofit CIC, and Becky McLean, Director of Sustainability at Team Civic. As Chris and Becky explain, adaptation needn't be complicated or expensive – and it can have a huge range of knock-on benefits, too. Links: Team Civic: https://www.team-civic.com/ Loco Home Retrofit CIC: https://locohome.coop/ Loco Home CIC YouTube video – CASE STUDY Climate Breakdown in Glasgow – Nithsdale Road: https://youtu.be/ovWMJMc0Tp4  Loco Home CIC YouTube video – Warmer, Wetter, Wilder: Adapting our Homes and Neighbourhoods to the Impacts of Climate Change: https://youtu.be/FXwsKbpVkH4 The Kelpies: https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/visit/canals/visit-the-forth-clyde-canal/attractions/the-helix-including-the-kelpies Past Local Zero episodes on related themes: Episode 24: Retrofit for the future: Jobs, skills and training for zero-carbon homes Episode 69: Whole person, whole place – social relations and energy retrofit Episode 107: Climate change adaptation – a primer

    57 min

  3. 30 MAY

    Water scarcity: a growing problem

    The UK isn't exactly famous for its dry, sunny weather – and yet, water scarcity is an increasingly widespread and urgent problem. Why? And what are the implications – environmental, economic, and cultural? Jen and Matt explore causes and impacts of water scarcity, with Laura Major, Research Fellow and anthropologist and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, and Ellie Willmott, Principal Hydrologist in the Water Resources Unit at the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA). Links: Dr Laura Major – staff profile Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) SEPA water scarcity levels tool Taps Aff project – share your experiences of water scarcity Drouthy Days: is Scotland prepared for drought? – report from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre Decentralised Water Technologies project Some past Local Zero episodes on related themes: Episode 76: Water, water... everywhere? with Hugo Tagholm Episode 74: How can our gardens protect the environment? with Kate Bradbury You can also find links and transcripts to all past episodes at the Local Zero podcast website.

    1 h y 2 min

  4. 14 MAY

    Community benefit funds: how can we enhance their impact?

    What is good practice for setting up and operating community benefit funds? And how do we make sure communities really do properly benefit from renewable energy (and other) projects? In this episode, Fraser gets the low-down from Matt and Jen on a new framework from the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities that explores exactly these questions. The framework is called "Guiding Principles and Actions for Enhancing Community Benefits from Community Benefit Funds". Links: Download the framework itself - Guiding Principles and Actions for Enhancing Community Benefits from Community Benefit Funds. Some past Local Zero episodes on connecting themes: Episode 93 – Community benefit funds – what does success look like? Episode 46 – Community benefit from offshore wind Episode 68 – Carbon Offsetting For Communities 2 - Framing, evaluating and facilitating community benefit from nature-based carbon offsets You can also find links and transcripts to all past episodes at the Local Zero podcast website.

    56 min

  5. 1 MAY

    Climate change adaptation: a primer

    Matt and Jen are joined by researcher Dr Emma Yule for a comprehensive primer on climate change adaptation. What is it, and how does it interact with mitigation? What could adaptation look like in practical terms? How do we measure success? What are some of the challenges to effective adaptation – and what kind of benefits could arise from it? But first, the episode kicks off with Matt and Jen exchanging wildlife sightings and nature observations – some unsettling, some exciting. Links: Local Zero podcast: https://www.localzeropod.com/ Dr Emma Yule: https://edinburghcentre.org/team/emma-yule Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/progress-in-adapting-to-climate-change-2025/ Episode 37 – Decarbonising infrastructure: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/decarbonising-infrastructure Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/ UK Government Third National Adaptation Programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/third-national-adaptation-programme-nap3

    59 min

  6. 3 ABR

    Local authorities, community energy and a just transition

    How can local authorities collaborate with community energy groups to deliver a just transition? To explore this question, Fraser and Jen – making their co-hosting debut – are joined by Ellie Radcliffe, Project Manager at Carbon Co-op, and Charlotte Norton, Associate Director at The Carbon Trust. The conversation focuses on the Innovate UK-funded Net Zero Living programme, which aims to help local authorities accelerate the transition to net zero. Links: Local Zero podcast: https://www.localzeropod.com/ Carbon Co-op: https://carbon.coop/ Carbon Trust: https://www.carbontrust.com/ Net Zero Living programme: https://iuk-business-connect.org.uk/programme/net-zero-living/ Episode 12 – Community energy: power to the people: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/12-community-energy-power-to-the-people Episode 35 – How to kick-start community energy?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/community-energy Episode 70 – Putting the "us" in energy justice: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/putting-the-us-in-energy-justice?rq=70 Episode 105 – The Local Power Plan and community energy: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/105-the-local-power-plan-and-community-energy-with-energy-minister-michael-shanks-mp

    54 min

  7. 25 MAR

    The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks: FULL EVENT RECORDING

    This is a full recording of the event "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE). The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Under-Secretary of State at the UK government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and a lively panel discussion between Minister Shanks, Professor Keith Bell from Strathclyde University, Claire Mack, CEO of Scottish Renewables, and Zoe Holliday, CEO of Community Energy Scotland. You'll also hear some reflections from attendees, recorded after the event. Links: Michael Shanks MP: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/michael-shanks Professor Keith Bell: https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/bellkeithprof/ Scottish Renewables: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/ Community Energy Scotland: https://communityenergyscotland.org.uk/ GB Energy Founding Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/introducing-great-british-energy/great-british-energy-founding-statement Episode 102 – Shared ownership of clean energy projects: what, how and why?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/102-shared-ownership-of-clean-energy-projects-what-how-and-why https://www.localzeropod.com/

    1 h y 37 min

  8. 23 MAR

    The Local Power Plan and community energy - with Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP

    Matt and Fraser discuss some of the highlights from our event at Strathclyde Business School, "The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?", hosted by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities and the British Institute of Energy Economics (BIEE). The event featured a keynote speech from Michael Shanks, Under-Secretary of State at the UK government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and a lively panel discussion between Minister Shanks, Professor Keith Bell from Strathclyde University, Claire Mack, CEO of Scottish Renewables, and Zoe Holliday, CEO of Community Energy Scotland. Links: https://www.localzeropod.com/ Professor Keith Bell profile: https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/bellkeithprof/ Scottish Renewables: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/ Community Energy Scotland: https://communityenergyscotland.org.uk/ Episode 102 – Shared ownership of clean energy projects: what, how and why?: https://www.localzeropod.com/episodes/102-shared-ownership-of-clean-energy-projects-what-how-and-why

    45 min
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Climate action on your doorstep. Dr Jen Roberts, Prof Matt Hannon and Dr Fraser Stewart are your trusted guides to smart local energy and a zero carbon future. Find us at www.localzeropod.com

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    Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
  • Años de actividad
    2020 - 2025
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