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
- Active Travel & Transport
- Biodiversity & Greenspaces
- Local Food Growing
- 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.
The WD Climate Action Hub is developing a community-led strategy shaped by lived experiences and local priorities to strengthen our response and resilience to climate change.
Please share your views with us in this short survey. There are three sections. It will take approximately 12 minutes to complete.
Once you have completed this survey, you will have the option to enter a prize draw for the chance to win a £50 Amazon voucher. There will be one individual winner and one organisation/community group winner. Winners will be announced before the end of December 2026.
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.
The 2026-27 Climate Action Seed Fund is now Closed to applications.
View application guidance document
2025-26 Climate Action Seed Fund – Case Studies
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
We have recorded previous network meeting presentations, they can be found here:
Resource created by Groundworks Greater Manchester
Groundwork’s Urban Greening Guide is a practical tool for community groups, organisations and residents looking to create greener and more climate-resilient spaces.
https://www.groundwork.org.uk/greatermanchester/latest/introducing-our-urban-greening-guide/
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
