Perth and Kinross Climate Action

29/08/2026

🌿Nature Based Solutions and Landscape Scale Action in Tayside🌿

Join Climate Ready Tayside on the 10 September for the flagship event of Nature-Based Solutions Week 2026. The event will bring together practitioners, communities, businesses, land managers, researchers and public sector partners to explore how nature-based solutions are helping to create a more climate-ready Tayside.

This free full-day event hosted at the Civic Hall, Perth will provide an opportunity to reflect on successes, share lessons learned and discuss how we can accelerate action at a landscape scale to address the climate and nature emergencies. The event also offers a chance to connect, learn and help shape the next steps for nature-based solutions across the region.

👉To book your place, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/nature-based-solutions-and-landscape-scale-action-in-tayside-conference-tickets-1995076130412?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

28/08/2026

Did you know? Autumn is tree planting season!

The best time to plant most native trees is just around the corner.

Trees help to: Capture carbon, Support wildlife, Reduce flooding. Improve our wellbeing

Are you planning to plant a tree this autumn?

Find out more about choosing the right tree for the right place:

Woodland Trust: https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/plant-trees/

Helping you to plant lots of trees with grants and funding schemes.

25/08/2026

Windowsill Gardening

No garden? No problem!

Did you know you can grow herbs, salad leaves and even some vegetables on a sunny windowsill?

Growing your own food can help reduce food miles, cut packaging waste and connect us with nature.

Perfect for: Basil, Mint, Chives, Salad leaves

Thinking of giving it a go?

RHS Guide to Growing Herbs Indoors: https://www.rhs.org.uk/herbs/grow-your-own

24/08/2026

Community groups across Perth and Kinross can apply for funding to deliver projects that help tackle climate change while supporting communities with the cost of living.

Almost £252,000 is available for projects focusing on:
Energy
Transport
️ Waste
️ Resilience
Nature
Community Engagement

Whether you're looking to reduce waste, improve biodiversity, encourage active travel, save energy or engage your local community in climate action, the Green Living Fund could help bring your ideas to life.
Find out more:
https://www.pkclimateaction.co.uk/blog/green-living-fund-2026-27-2

21/08/2026

Back to School and Going Green!

As schools across Perth and Kinross return for the new academic year, have you heard of the Green Flag Award?

The Eco-Schools Green Flag is an internationally recognised award that celebrates schools committed to learning and taking action for the environment.

We're proud that around one-third of schools in Perth and Kinross have already achieved Green Flag status through activities such as: Reducing waste and improving recycling, Creating wildlife-friendly spaces, Encouraging active travel, Tackling food waste, Raising awareness of climate and sustainability issues

Could your school be next?

Find out more about Eco-Schools and the Green Flag Award: https://www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/climate-and-nature/ecoschools/

Tag a school that's doing great work for climate and nature!

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19/08/2026

🌿 Restoring Nature, One Project at a Time 🌿

Did you know that since 2021, more than 80 nature restoration projects across Perth and Kinross have been supported through the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund? From creating wildflower meadows and restoring ponds to tackling invasive species and enhancing river habitats, these projects are helping nature thrive across our communities

For 2026/2027, we are delivering funding through three targeted grant schemes, supporting projects of different scales and types:

🌱Tree Planting Grant - supporting small-scale tree planting (under 0.25 hectares) to enhance biodiversity, landscape, and public amenity
🌳Woodland Restoration Grant - supporting the improvement, restoration, and long-term management of existing native and/or ancient woodland
🐞Wider Nature Restoration Grant - supporting a broad range of habitat creation, restoration, and enhancement projects across urban and rural areas

The fund is open to individuals, private landowners, farmers and estates, community groups, charities, local organisations, and partnerships delivering projects in Perth and Kinross. For more information and application details, please visit our Nature Restoration Funding pages.

18/08/2026

Community Climate Champions!

Across Perth and Kinross, individuals, schools, community groups and businesses are taking positive action for climate and nature every day.

From litter picks and tree planting to reducing waste, growing food locally and encouraging active travel, communities are making a real difference.

Looking for ways to get involved or learn what's happening locally?

https://pkclimateaction.co.uk/

We'd love to hear about climate action happening in your community. Tag a local group, school or project that's making a positive impact!

Perth & Kinross Climate Action - This website has been developed following requests from residents for a central source of trusted and knowledgeable climate action advice for residents, businesses and visitors.

14/08/2026

Wildlife Watch 🐝

August is a fantastic month for spotting pollinators in gardens, parks and wildflower areas.

Bees, butterflies and other insects play a vital role in supporting biodiversity and food production.

Leave a patch of your garden wild
Avoid pesticides where possible
Plant pollinator-friendly flowers

Bumblebee Conservation Trust
https://www.bumblebeeconservation.org/

(Lots of useful information on identifying bumblebees and creating pollinator-friendly spaces.)

Butterfly Conservation https://butterfly-conservation.org/

NatureScot: Pollinator Friendly Gardening https://www.nature.scot/

Have you spotted any wildlife recently? Let us know below.

Connecting People and Nature in Scotland

11/08/2026

Small Changes, Big Impact

Everyday actions can help reduce emissions, save money and protect our environment.

Walk, wheel or cycle for short journeys
Reduce food waste
Turn appliances off standby
Reuse and repair where possible

Looking for support?

Home Energy Scotland: https://www.homeenergyscotland.org/
Love Food Hate Waste: https://www.lovefoodhatewaste.com/
Perth & Kinross Council Countryside & Walking Routes: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/countryside

What's one climate-friendly habit you've adopted this year? Let us know in the comments