Embracing Climate Action: Opening to Action

ECCAN's mission is to inspire change from the ground up.The Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN) mission is to foster community-led initiatives in Edinburgh that address the climate and nature emergency, aiming for a just, thriving, and resilient city.We do this by providing networking events, training opportunities, funding, and development support.

Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network

Join the Climate Psychology Alliance and ECCAN to connect with your inner motivation and channel your energy into effective climate action

The Quaker Meeting House

Embracing Climate Action

ECCAN and Climate Psychology Alliance Scotland invite you to two empowering training days designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and support to navigate the complexities of climate change and foster meaningful change.

Unleash Your Potential for Climate ActionThis transformative day is designed to help you connect with your inner motivation and channel your energy into effective climate action. You'll explore:· Your personal journey: Understand your unique relationship with climate change and how it shapes your perspective.· Emotional resilience: Learn strategies to manage eco-anxiety and cultivate a healthy mindset.· Effective communication: Develop skills to have meaningful conversations about climate change, even with those who disagree.· Building community: Connect with like-minded individuals and create supportive networks. Please note that after this in-person session, there will be an online 90 minute follow-up session at a time and date to be arranged by the group and its facilitators. Lead facilitators for Day 1 training:<ul><li><a href="https://www.kateadams.space/" title="https://www.kateadams.space/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kate Adams</a>: creative practitioner, facilitator, researcher, Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA) co-chair</li><li><a href="https://lifefriendly.earth/" title="https://lifefriendly.earth/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nadine Andrews</a>: nature connections coach, researcher, trainer, facilitator, CPA Scotland former chair</li></ul> Why attend?· Gain practical tools and techniques to engage effectively in climate action.· Connect with like-minded individuals and build supportive relationships.· Develop the skills to facilitate meaningful conversations and create positive change.· Explore your own emotions and responses to the climate crisis. A team of experienced facilitators will guide you through a range of activities, including:· Creative exercises· Group discussions· Reflection practices· Practical skills training Feedback from previous workshops“I felt safe and free to express myself”“Very knowledgeable and professional and led us through a range of topics, and our own responses, with sensitivity, creativity and insight” Please note a free lunch is provided on the day -let us know any dietary requirements you might have when booking.People who complete this training can also sign up to our <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embracing-climate-action-facilitation-training-group-work-dynamics-tickets-1095171811369" title="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/embracing-climate-action-facilitation-training-group-work-dynamics-tickets-1095171811369">Facilitation Training: Group work &amp; dynamics session</a>

Our {communityGuidelinesLink} describe the sort of content we prohibit on Eventbrite. If you suspect an event may be in violation, you can report it to us so we can investigate.

To report other categories of prohibited or illegal content, submit {link}