CXC Newsletter: November 2023
ClimateXChange
We're Scotland's centre of expertise on climate change, connecting research and policy.
Welcome to our November newsletter! Read on to find out about our project manager job vacancy, open research call, new research reports, and other CXC news.
1. Vacancy: Project Manager – Climate, Business and Industry
Work with us at ClimateXChange leading the design and delivery of a portfolio of climate research projects primarily (but not exclusively) related to business and industry. This is aimed at providing the Scottish Government with timely, accessible and relevant evidence to inform the development and implementation of policy. The salary range is ￡45,585 – ￡54,395 and it closes on 24 November.
Get the job description and apply via the University of Edinburgh's recruitment website.
2. Open research project call
We commission our research projects on behalf of Scottish Government policy teams working to tackle climate change and meet Scotland's net zero targets. To make sure you don't miss any open research calls between newsletters, sign up to get email notifications directly to your inbox as soon as they are published. Sign up on our website.
We currently have one open invitation to quote for a specific research project. You can get the details for each project on our Working with us page.
3. Network investment costs of the heat and transport transition
The heat and transport transition to low-carbon technologies, such as heat pumps and electric vehicles, will require reinforcement of electricity distribution networks.?
This report assesses network investment costs for domestic heat transition and transport decarbonisation under different scenarios.?
Likely network investment recovery costs and potential impacts on Scottish consumer bills are also assessed.
4. Reducing car use through parking policies: an evidence review
This research identified five parking intervention types with impact on car use. Four of the five intervention types have strong evidence of positive impact on car kilometre reduction, the percentage of travellers using cars, or car ownership. These are parking standards, parking pricing, parking levies and parking capacity.
Park and ride can have a positive impact on reducing car use when located close to the journey origins.
5. Economic analysis of Scotland’s wind and hydrogen sectors
This report provides an assessment of the economic potential of the onshore wind, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors in Scotland. It breaks down and measures these sectors into distinct economic value chain activities such as project development, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance, specialised consultancy services and end-of-life.
It concludes that the onshore and offshore wind sectors have good prospects for strong growth in Scotland, with the biggest economic growth expected in offshore wind.
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6. Processing farming waste through anaerobic digestion
This report examines the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by processing agricultural wastes through anaerobic digestion plants, which generate a methane-rich biogas from organic resources such as manure.
The research found strong potential to expand the market for anaerobic digestion plants in Scotland using manures and slurries, with an initial focus on cattle, particularly dairy, followed by pig and poultry.
7. Lucia Lavric: Project Manager - Climate and economy
Lucia manages our projects focused on meeting quantitative modelling, such as economic, financial and energy system analysis.?She is a former member of the Government Economic Service and has a background in climate mitigation consultancy.
8. Professor Dan van der Horst: Directorate member
Dan is our new theme lead for environmental social science, local climate governance and adoption of low-carbon energy technologies.
He is Professor in Energy, Environment and Society at the University of Edinburgh, where he works on the governance challenges of transitioning society away from environmentally unsustainable practices, including the adoption of cleaner technologies and local climate action.
9. Tips for writing ClimateXChange research proposals
Read our step-by-step guide on best practice in responding to our invitations to quote for projects that provide research evidence for policymaking.
This blog covers much of the material discussed at our webinar on 2 November. The online lunchtime event was designed to equip participants from academia and consultancies with the knowledge and best practice for writing proposals for ClimateXChange projects. We plan to hold similar events in the future.
10. CXC research and policy report
A summary of climate change research and policy developments for the month of October is available from our website.
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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.
Exciting updates in your November newsletter! ?? As Steve Jobs once said - Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower. Every step towards sustainable practices and innovation in climate research is a step toward leadership in eco-change. Keep inspiring and turning ideas into action! ???? #letsdonetzero #innovationforchange