Evidence for climate policy in Scotland

In this special episode, we speak to attendees at the ClimateXChange Assembly 2026, asking what they see as the biggest barriers to climate action, and what approaches they think can help. Please note: This episode was recorded live at the event, so you may notice some background noise and variations in the audio clips. We hope you still enjoy hearing directly from participants as they reflect on...

Dr Nick Nash on how Scottish policies can better connect to support dietary and climate targets. This project snapshot episode gives an overview our ClimateXChange project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: ⁠ Analysing Scotland’s diet and climate policy landscape⁠​ An interview blog post version of this episode is also available on our website: ⁠...

Dr Kate Donovan on how the newly expanded ClimateXChange advisory panel can help shape our research for Scottish climate policy.

Susan Evans and Richard Claxton on assessing the effectiveness of the Scottish Landfill Tax lower rate and how changes could better support a low-carbon, circular economy.  This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview our project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Scottish Landfill Tax: lower rate review ​

Dr Sarah Govan on key principles for sustainable land management in Scotland’s Landscape Charter. More details on the Charter are available on the Scotland's Landscape Alliance website.

Dr Sarah Buckingham on the challenges of managing soil systems and a strategy for improved soil security across Scottish landscapes. This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview our ClimateXChange project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: A soil route map for Scotland ​ An interview blog post version of this episode is also available on...

Kay White discusses a recent workshop that took the first steps in developing the terms of reference for a Scottish adaptation finance taskforce. This project snapshot episode gives an overview of the knowledge exchange project and findings. Read the full event report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Opportunities for financing a climate resilient Scotland – Event report

Members of the ClimateXChange team discuss upcoming work in our new programme.

Dr Jess Hogan on how energy projects run by communities or locally can help Scotland achieve a just transition to clean energy. This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview of the project and findings. Read the full project report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Leveraging local and community energy for a just transition in Scotland

Tessa Clark discusses her work on our project exploring options for financing heat pumps in Scotland. This is our first project snapshot episode, which gives a five-minute overview of the project and findings. Read the project report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Heat pumps on subscription

Anne Marte Bergseng discusses ideas and outcomes from our recent Climate Horizon 2040 conference.

Dr Nick Nash discusses his CXC research on policymaking around climate and diet in Scotland.

Dr Rosie Everett on how peatlands could help tackle climate change while securing economic growth in Scotland.

Reflections from the Scottish forum on future electricity markets on potential changes, challenges and implications for Scotland.

Zarina Ahmad on equitable food and climate solutions, such as producing energy, affordable veg boxes and farmers as civil servants. 

Dr Helen Adams on the benefits of considering social justice in climate adaptation planning.

Professor Stuart Galloway, CXC Director for Higher Education Institutions, reflects on discussions at our recent event on the energy transition and plans for his CXC director role.

Dr Sarah Buckingham on the importance of healthy soils for developing climate change policies.

Professor Pete Smith, our Science Director, on how to become an author of IPCC reports and the value of staying connected locally.

Dr Kate Donovan discusses her research on climate risk and adaptation, and the importance of knowledge brokers bringing science to policymaking.

Find out about our new podcast, 'Evidence for climate policy in Scotland', where we'll be discussing climate change research relevant to policy in Scotland, in simple, non-technical language. The podcast is produced by ClimateXChange, Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change.