People power is needed locally to help guide how we can all tackle climate change as world leaders prepare to discuss the way forward.
Representatives from nearly 200 countries will attend the United Nations’ Climate Change Conference – known as COP30 – in Brazil from 10-21 November.
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Closer to home, consultation on East Dunbartonshire Council’s draft Climate Action Plan (CAP) is open until 19 December 2025 – visit the Draft Climate Action Plan consultation page.
Engagement events – both in-person and online – are continuing across East Dunbartonshire to gather views on the draft plan, including:
- Monday 3 November 2025 – 3pm-7pm – drop-in session at Lennoxtown Library
- Friday 7 November – 2pm-5pm – public forum, Kirkintilloch Town Hall – reserve a place via sustainability@eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- Thursday 20 November – 2pm-3pm – online forum (via Microsoft Teams – visit the Draft Climate Action Plan Consultation page for link)
- Wednesday 10 December – 11am-1.30pm – drop-in session at Bishopbriggs Library.
Councillor Gordan Low, Leader of East Dunbartonshire Council, said, “Many thanks to everyone who has already taken the time to visit our website, fill in a survey or attend a drop-in session. There is still time to find out more and help to shape the final Climate Action Plan.
“COP30 might be taking place in Brazil, involving countries from around the globe, but local support, guidance and action is vital.
Following a summer of record temperatures, wildfires and droughts – across Scotland and the UK – having your say on climate action has never been more important.
The draft CAP outlines how East Dunbartonshire Council will not only meet its local emissions and adaptation targets, but also how it can deliver co-benefits for communities, including increased investment, cleaner air, better health and fresh job opportunities.
It builds on a strong track record of emissions reduction across the Council’s operations and East Dunbartonshire as a whole.
Find out more about the draft CAP and have a say by visiting the Draft Climate Action Plan Consultation page.
