Climate Action Hub
WDCVS Climate Action Hub is one of the 24 Climate Action Hubs across Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government, whose aim is to empower West Dunbartonshire communities to be more climate aware and deliver their own climate action initiatives. https://www.gov.scot/policies/climate-change/community-led-climate-action/
We know the transition to net zero impacts everyone and transformational change can only happen when communities are involved in developing local solutions so that we can all live in low carbon resilient places. Our aim is to inspire communities and provide knowledge, connections, and practical support.
The Hub has 5 key themes:
- Energy & Retrofitting
- Travel & Transport
- Biodiversity & Greenspaces
- Food
- Waste, Re-use & Circular Economy
How we can help:
- Connect community groups across the area to learn from each other, networking through in-person and online events. See our events calendar.
- Deliver 1-2-1 support sessions to help your organisation understand its climate impact, have a climate conversation, and develop climate action plans.
- Signpost and support you to external funding applications.
- Request a support session here.
2026-27 Climate Action Seed Fund
The Climate Action Hub Seed Fund has returned for another year. The fund aims to help start or scale-up any community projects which support moving to a more sustainable world.
The fund opens 9am 8th June, and closes 5pm 31st July 2026. The fund must be fully spent, and end of project survey completed by 28th February 2027.
Community groups can apply for up to £1500 for projects which achieve at least one of the following:
- Help reduce emissions or other environmental damage
- Protect, enhance or increase local biodiversity
- Help build resilience, and adapt to climate change
- Raise awareness and prompt climate action
- Reduce waste through encouraging reuse, recycling and upcycling
We are happy to discuss your proposal with you prior to receiving your application form. You can contact the Hub Lead, Ruth at ruth@wdcvs.com for support.
Open to applications from 8th June to 31st July – Apply
View application guidance document
Want to know more? You can access our Climate Concepts factsheets here:
What is the Climate Crisis?
What is Net Zero?
What are mitigation, adaptation and biodiversity?
I want support with greenspaces and biodiversity
I want support with growing and food
I want support with reducing my building’s energy cost
I want support with travel and transport
I want support with waste, re-use and circular economy
Funding Opportunity: Seedcorn Fund (Open 20th October – 28th November 2025)
Want to access a grant of between £100 and £2000 to support your community climate action? We are looking to fund activities/projects which aim to achieve at least one of the following:
- Reducing emissions or other environmental damage,
- Protect, enhance or increase local biodiversity,
- Help communities adapt to and build resilience to climate change,
- Raise awareness of and prompt action on climate action,
- Encourage reusing, recycling and upcycling.
To access an application form and guidance click here
Want to discuss your proposal before applying, email us on info@wdcvs.com
- Attend our twice yearly Climate Conversation session. For details see our events calendar.
- Sign up for our monthly online meet-ups, featuring guest speakers and a Q&A slot.
- Arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with the Climate Action Hub lead to discuss how your organisation can get more climate ready.
- Access our seedcorn funding option (August-October)
Biodiversity Network Meeting - Attendee
"It was an excellent couple of hours spent learning new stuff and breaking down some silos! It’s so easy for people to feel like they’re battling enormous issues all on their own, so it’s always good to be in a room with like minded individuals and groups."
Events and Learning
