CXC Newsletter: June 2024
ClimateXChange
We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy.
We have lots of opportunities this month, with two project manager vacancies and six open invitations to quote. We also have three newly published reports and great news that one of our directors has been awarded a prestigious science medal for his climate work.
1. Project manager vacancies
Join the ClimateXChange team in one of these two roles leading the development and delivery of our portfolios of work related to:
Both roles work providing evidence across a range of policies relevant to Scotland’s Climate Change Plan, Just Transition Plans and the Scottish National Adaptation Plan. Get the full job descriptions and apply via the University of Edinburgh's recruitment website.
2. Climate impact of food consumed in Scotland
There is significant uncertainty around the magnitude of emissions associated with food consumed in Scotland, according to this report.
The report examines current evidence on dietary patterns and their associated emissions to establish a baseline understanding of the climate impact of food consumed in Scotland.
While cereals, vegetables and potatoes are important contributors to nutrient intake, meat and dairy are important contributors to both nutrient intake and greenhouse gas emissions in Scottish diets.
3. Land-based labour market and rural land use
This report explores the condition and composition of the land-based labour market and the potential for scenario-based modelling to project future labour market requirements.
The research found that Scotland’s national labour market has experienced a number of changes over the past few decades, including demographic ageing, advancing technological change and an increase in people with higher level skills. Recruitment, retention and labour shortages are a problem for employers in some rural areas.
4. Carbon Neutral Islands sector readiness and skills
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a Scottish Government commitment to support six Scottish islands (Islay, Raasay, Hoy, Yell, Barra and Great Cumbrae) to become carbon neutral by 2040.
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This report presents evidence on the readiness status of island businesses to meet this challenge. The research found that time and cost are key barriers to businesses in tracking carbon footprints and developing a decarbonisation strategy.
5. Open research project calls
We commission our research projects on behalf of Scottish Government policy teams working to tackle climate change and meet Scotland's net zero targets.
We are in a period of intensive project development, with more research calls likely to published soon. To ensure you don't miss any calls between newsletters, sign up to receive all our invitations to quote directly in your mailbox: Subscribe to our emails
There are currently six open invitations to quote for specific research projects.
"I am humbled and honoured by this award. My role as Science Director for ClimateXChange has definitely helped me to understand the science / policy interface better and contributed to my work in this area."
6. Medal for Science Director recognises climate work
Congratulations to our Science Director, Professor Pete Smith, who has been awarded the 2024 Blaise Pascal Medal in Earth and Environmental Sciences for his groundbreaking contributions to understanding and mitigating climate change.
The Blaise Pascal Medal recognises individuals for their outstanding contributions to science, technology and research education. The award was announced by the European Academy of Sciences.
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ClimateXChange is Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change. We provide a research, advice and analysis service to policy teams and associated public agencies. We are funded by the Scottish Government.