Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN)

ABCAN is Argyll and Bute’s community climate action network. It brings people and groups together to share ideas, learn from each other, and take practical action locally.

About Climate Hubs

ABCAN is supported through Scottish Government funding and overseen through a collaboration between ACT, Argyll & Bute Third Sector Interface and Time for Change Argyll & Bute. We’re part of a network of 24 Climate Hubs which collectively cover every region of Scotland. These hubs are rooted in their local place, run by local experts and connected to community organisations and cross-sector partners. 

What does ABCAN do?

ABCAN is here to help communities across Argyll and Bute to:

• Build confidence and capacity to respond to the climate emergency 
• Connect and collaborate, making sure engagement is representative of local communities 
• Increase community-level climate action 
• Get involved in, and influence, policy and decision-making 

Join the network

ABCAN is member-led, relevant and accessible. We create online and in-person spaces for connection, exchange and solidarity. Our online member space is on Mighty Network. It’s where people share opportunities, ask questions, post updates and connect around themes and local priorities.

Join ABCAN on the Mighty Network

What you’ll find through ABCAN

ABCAN includes a mix of projects and support, including:

• Carbon Literacy Training: certified training with an Argyll & Bute focus, including community, adaptation and school staff routes 
• Youth Action and Future Learning Pathways: partnership work to support climate-ready learning and careers in Argyll & Bute 
• ABCAN Seed Fund: small grants to help inspire action on climate change 
• Sustainable Food Partnership: working together for environmentally sound and community-benefiting food systems 
• Mighty Network: the online space where the network shares updates, resources and opportunities 

Not sure where to start?

You can explore ABCAN’s work by clicking the project themes below. If you’d like a chat about where you fit, or what might be most useful, please get in touch: [email protected]