Environment and Climate Change action in Angus

Background

Communities in Angus have felt the acute impacts of climate change in recent years. From the devastating flooding in Brechin as a result of Storm Babet, to the increased erosion of the sand dunes in Montrose - the effects of climate change are becoming more prominent.

In addition, agriculture is highly vulnerable to climate change therefore farmers and landowners in Angus may experience impacts including soil erosion and drought.

As a result of the above, communities in Angus are learning to adapt to the changing climate, along with creating community resilience against the increasing likelihood of extreme weather events.

Alongside climate adaptation, climate mitigation is also necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute towards the Scottish national target of net zero by 2045. The  Angus Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan  analyses area-wide emissions data and outlines actions to reduce emissions across Angus.

Purpose

The main purpose of the below map is to showcase positive environmental work being undertaken on the ground in Angus.

We also aim to encourage and support everyone to get involved, while celebrating the valuable work already being undertaken by communities on the ground in Angus.

We want to hear if your community, group or organisation are working together on projects associated with the environment and climate change across the below themes:

• Active Travel
• Biodiversity
• Climate Change
• Local Produce
• Reducing Waste

The newly formed  Angus Climate Hub  works across Angus to raise awareness of climate change impacts, solutions and delivers projects to improve sustainability for the region.

Browse the below map to find local groups operating near you and get involved!

All the projects and groups displayed on the map below can also be downloaded and viewed on an accessible spreadsheet. If you require any assistance accessing this information, please contact us via  sustainableangus@angus.gov.uk  

Angus Environment and Climate Change Map

The interactive map below displays community groups and projects within Angus taking action to improve biodiversity and reduce emissions towards the Scottish national target of net zero by 2045. Efforts of community groups across Angus mirror the ongoing commitment of Angus Council outlined within our  Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP)  and  Transition to Net Zero Plan 2022 – 2030 .

Navigating the map:

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Add Your Group or Project

If you believe we are missing your group or project on this map, please let us know by emailing  sustainableangus@angus.gov.uk .