CARES Conference 2022: Community Climate Action

Join Local Energy Scotland for their annual CARES conference, which will take place online. This year they’ll be looking at how communities can take climate action with the support of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

The plenary sessions will look at the global challenges around energy costs and climate change, and you'll hear from the communities that are making a difference at a local level. There will also be inspirational case studies as well as the policy behind the action. Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights will be joining the discussions.

In the afternoon you will look at some of the key skills and actions needed to drive change in your communities in the ‘How to’ sessions.  You will be able to book which ‘How to’ sessions you wish to attend at the same time as your general conference admission.

the day will close with a CARES funding surgery. Find out more about the support available from CARES, speak directly to a development officer for more detailed information, and think about the next steps for climate action in your community.

This event will take place on Microsoft Teams.

AGENDA

9.45am – Sign in (Microsoft Teams)

10am – 10:30am – welcome

10.30am – 11.30am – Panel discussion: From global issues to local action

11.30am – 12.15pm – Keynote speech: Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights.

12.15pm – 1.30pm – break

1.30pm – 2.30pm – How to session 1 

2.30pm – 2.45pm – break

2.45pm – 3.45pm – How to session 2

3.45pm – 4pm – break

4pm – 5pm – CARES funding surgery.

Find out more about the support and funding available from CARES, speak directly to a development officer for more detailed information, and think about the next steps for climate action in your community.

5pm – Conference closes