Question reference: S6W-13544
- Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 4 January 2023
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Current status: Answered by Michael Matheson on 16 January 2023
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when the timetable for submission of funding applications for regional climate action hubs will be announced, and what the anticipated duration of funding support will be for the hubs.
Answer
The Government published budget proposals in December. Subject to parliamentary approval, that will determine the levels and duration of funding available.
Until this is finalised officials are not in a position to publish the application form and eligibility guidance. A final decision should be made in the coming weeks.
Two pathfinder Climate Action Hubs were launched in September 2021 covering the Northeast of Scotland (NESCAN Hub) and the North Highlands, Orkney and Shetland (North Highlands and Islands Hub).
Both Hubs have provided a vehicle for communities to come together stimulating community level climate activity and supporting communities to adapt to our changing climate.
The Scottish Communities Climate Action Network (SCCAN) is supporting the wider development of Climate Action Hubs. Funded by the Scottish Government they recruited 14 regional network coordinators in 2022 to bring communities together ensuring as inclusive an approach as possible. They are facilitating discussions on what is needed for each area, ensuring Hubs are shaped by and responsive to local need and build on existing support.