ClimateXChange

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We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy. Funded by the Scottish Government.

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ClimateXChange@climatexchange· 8d

We are looking to commission research to quantify and analyse export growth opportunities for Scottish environmental goods and services, and to identify tariff and non-tariff barriers to export growth. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 17 August 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals on export opportunities for Scottish environmental goods and services, overlaid on an image of a container ship at sea. The deadline for submissions is 17 August 2026.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· 11d

Our July newsletter includes: 📚▪️6 new publications 📢▪️3 open research calls 😊▪️a new member of the CXC team Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· 28d

The Carbon Neutral Islands project helps islands - Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra, Yell - become carbon neutral by 2040. This report explores: - what the project has achieved so far - what's achievable - how progress can be measured/strengthened www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/def...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· 29d

This research builds on the 2025 Soil Route Map for Scotland, setting out options to protect, restore and enhance Scotland's soils. Full report and policy brief ⬇️ www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/sec...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jul 10

This report provides the first estimate of Scotland’s climate adaptation investment needs until 2040, across: 🚜agriculture 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦communities (flooding) 🌳woodland creation, peatland, restoration 🛣️trunk roads, motorways, railways 💧public water, wastewater services www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/cli...

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Cover image for a report on climate change adaptation investment in Scotland, showing a car driving through floodwater on a rural road between agricultural fields. The report title, “Climate change adaptation investment need across five sectors in Scotland,” is displayed prominently over the image.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jul 9

In this blog, Anne Marte Bergseng reflects on how CXC fellowships have changed over the years, what we've learned, and findings from a recent evaluation: www.climatexchange.org.uk/developing-o... Current fellowship opportunities: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal... Deadlines 24 + 29 July

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jul 3

We are commissioning a review of the underlying data, assumptions and methodology in carbon audits, with specific reference to regenerative and agroecological farming practices in Scotland. Apply by 3 August www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

ClimateXChange call for proposals poster for research on farm carbon audits and regenerative farming practices in Scotland, with a wheat field at sunset in the background

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jul 1

Latest research call! 🍃 ClimateXChange (CXC) wishes to commission research to inform how the impacts of climate policy on health and health equity, and pathways to these outcomes, can be assessed. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 30 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic for a climate policy call for proposals, featuring a park scene with the text: "How to assess impacts of climate policy on health outcomes" and a submission deadline of 30 July 2026.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jul 1

Seeking expressions of interest for a researcher to support the Scottish Government by exploring the potential for a collaborative data and evidence framework for wind farm developments on peat in Scotland. ➡️Apply by 29 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic inviting expressions of interest for a ClimateXChange research fellowship on developing a collaborative evidence framework for wind farms on peat, with a deadline of 29 July 2026. Background image shows a Scottish peatland landscape with mountains.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 30

*Deadline extension* ▪️ Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment ▪️ Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland ➡️ New deadline: 8 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting ClimateXChange calls for proposals on clean heat and energy efficiency research, with two funding lots listed and an application deadline of 8 July 2026. Background image shows solar panels on residential rooftops.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 29

Seeking expressions of interest for a researcher to support the Scottish Government by exploring the potential for a measure of the effectiveness of the ecological connectivity of Nature Networks. ➡️Apply by 24 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Graphic promoting a ClimateXChange research fellowship on developing a metric for nature connectivity in Scotland. Text appears over a misty Scottish woodland and mountain landscape.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 29

Have you read one of our reports or attended a ClimateXChange event? As we enter the final year of our third five-year programme, we would love your feedback to help shape our future research and events programme.👉 forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

A group of people collaborate in a workshop space, standing around a whiteboard covered with sticky notes. Overlaid text reads: "COMPLETE THE SURVEY! Share your thoughts on CXC events and research."

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 26

Our June newsletter includes: 📚▪️8 new publications 📢▪️7 open research calls ✍️▪️a blog on our fellowship model 📝▪️a survey of your experience with CXC 💻▪️an impact study on decarbonising heat in buildings 🎙️▪️a reflection on the 2026 CXC Assembly Read + subscribe: www.climatexchange.org.uk/news/newslet...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 26

Increasingly extreme temperatures, flooding and drought all have significant implications for public health and health inequalities in Scotland. This report examines approaches for delivering persuasive public health messages during adverse weather. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/eff...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 24

Our new report maps Scotland’s green finance landscape, examining: - Scottish investment activity since 2020 - future investor appetite - green financial service provision - opportunities and challenges for sustainable finance www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/map...

Alt text: Cover image of a report titled “Mapping Scotland’s sustainable finance landscape” by ClimateXChange. The cover features several wind turbines in a coastal landscape beneath a cloudy sky, emphasizing renewable energy and sustainable finance in Scotland.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 23

Another research call 📢 We wish to commission research to identify the measures and metrics used to evaluate the adaptation and biodiversity benefits of catchment-scale restoration in Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 15 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic for a research call titled “Monitoring catchment-scale restoration outcomes for climate adaptation and biodiversity,” with a deadline of 15 July 2026. The text is displayed on a teal and white banner over a Scottish upland landscape featuring a path through heather-covered hills under a blue sky.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 22

New research call 📢 We wish to commission two lots of work: ▪️ Lot 1: Understanding eco-distress in Scotland’s young people ▪️ Lot 2: Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 28 July 2026 www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Promotional graphic from ClimateXChange advertising two research funding opportunities: “Understanding eco-distress in Scotland’s young people” and “Developing a practical framework for uncertainty analysis and communication,” with a deadline of 28 July 2026. The announcement is displayed on a teal and white banner over a photograph of a smiling child running along an autumn path surrounded by fallen leaves and colourful foliage.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 22

New report 📚 Transport Scotland's 'People and Place' programme supports projects that help people choose active, sustainable alternatives to car travel. This report explores how the impacts of such interventions can be measured more effectively. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/peo...

https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/people-and-place-options-for-monitoring-and-evaluation-of-modal-shift-to-active-travel/

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 19

Our latest research call looks at how to best communicate to the public what a changing climate means for Scotland. ➡️ Deadline for submissions: 27 July 2026 Get full project specifications and details of how to apply on our website: lnkd.in/drjFSNca

Banner promoting a ClimateXChange call for proposals, “Making Climate Futures Real,” with applications closing at noon on 27 July, displayed over a rainy Princes Street in Edinburgh.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 12

CXC has commissioned over 40 studies relating to heat decarbonisation. Read how our multidimensional evidence has supported policy development and played a significant role in the evolution of the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Strategy. www.climatexchange.org.uk/case-studies...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jun 3

Latest research call! ▪️ Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment ▪️ Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland ➡️ Apply by 1 July www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

The background shows a close up photo of a house with solar panels on the roof. In the foreground, there is a graphic that says: "ClimateXChange. Calls for proposals. Lot 1: Modelling the balance in clean heat and energy efficiency investment
Lot 2: Potential sources of recoverable heat for heat networks in Scotland
Deadline: 1 July 2026

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· May 21

Our bumper May update includes: 😊▪️a project manager vacancy in our team 📢▪️7 open research calls 📚▪️our latest publications 🎮▪️a blog on the games industry 💻▪️a webinar on how to bid for our research Read + subscribe: mailings.ed.ac.uk/cr/AQjkvgcQn...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· May 15

One more research call to end the week 📣 Explore the potential carbon emission reductions from anaerobic digestion in the Scotch whisky sector, the economically feasible by-products, and evidence for further carbon savings. ➡️Submit by 4 June Full details: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

The background image shows a close up shot of whisky in a glass on a wooden table. In the foreground, a graphic overlay reads 'Potential negative CO2 emissions from anaerobic digestion across whisky production in Scotland - 4 June 2026'.

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· May 13

📣We've got another 2 new research projects this week 📣 Covering action for net zero in our homes and the feasibility of nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate - deadlines are 9 & 11 June. Full specs and how to apply on our website: www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Calls for proposals. Net zero at home 9 JuneFeasibility of nature-based solutions for flood risk on the NHS Estate - 11 June

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· May 8

📣We are commission 3 research projects 📣 Covering understanding the experiences of low-income households facing climate disruption, reviewing the Scottish Landfill Tax and a comparative analysis of agricultural approaches - deadlines 3, 5 & & June www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Calls for proposals: Understanding the experiences of low-income households facing increasing climate disruption - 3 June
A review of the Scottish Landfill Tax - 5 June
Comparative analysis for farming practices for climate change outcomes - 8 June

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Apr 1

New blog ✍️ Nils Bunnefeld, Professor in Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Stirling and member of our advisory panel, looks at how video games and policy can come together to help Scotland adapt to climate change. Read the blog: www.climatexchange.org.uk/scotlands-wo...

An triptych image showing satellite date, a person playing a video game console and some wind turbines. It includes the text: Blog. Scotland's world-leading games industry can help policymakers deal with the complexity of climate change. ClimateXChange

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Mar 25

📣New research fellowship opportunity 📣 We are looking for a researcher to support the Scottish Government to enhance its evidence base on the setting and monitoring of climate adaptation targets. Details on our website – expressions of interest by 14 April www.climatexchange.org.uk/research-cal...

Research fellowship opportunity. Aprroaches to setting and monitoring climate adaptation targets in Scotland. Deadline: Noon 14 April. Climate X Change

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Mar 10

New report 📚 Focusing on installing a heat pump, switching to an EV, and using public transport more than driving, this report looks at how people respond to different communications to prompt them to take the first steps toward climate action. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/bri...

Report: Bridging the gap between climate concern and climate action. ClimateXChange

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jan 26

New blog ✍️ Heather Brown, Professor of Health Inequalities at Lancaster University and member of the CXC advisory panel, looks at how research can support complex policymaking in the context of climate, health and food policy in Scotland. Read the blog: www.climatexchange.org.uk/we-need-evid...

ClimateXChange@climatexchange· Jan 23

New report! 📚 This report reviews research commissioned by the Scottish Government through CXC from 2011-2024. It examines what types of evidence policymakers have needed, how these needs have evolved, and what this means for future climate research. www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/evo...