Updated peatland resources
 Understanding the potential for peatland restoration and how it might contribute to greenhouse gas emissions reduction is a research priority in Scotland.
We have updated our peatland restoration resources with a detailed technical review of the implications of the 2013 Supplement to the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories: Wetlands.
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Climate implications of land use change
 ClimateXChange has reviewed the existing research evidence on land use options for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
The information will help Scottish decision makers identify the best options for the second Land Use Strategy for Scotland.
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Community renewables work informs consultation
 Recent ClimateXChange work on community investment in commercial energy has been used to develop the Scottish Government's 'Good Practice Principles For Shared Ownership Of Onshore Renewable Energy Developments'
The document sets out good practice expectations for developers, communities and other stakeholders, as well as providing guidance on how best to deliver shared ownership projects, and is currently out for consultation.
Read more about the consultation
Read more about our research
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Publications and events update
Read our latest briefing on reports relevant to the Scottish Government’s Energy and Climate Change policy portfolio.
Download the update
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Emissions, Cleaner Energy Generation and Energy Efficiency: Different perspectives of EU 20-20-20
Hosted by the Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde International Public Policy Institute, this event on 21 April in Glasgow will considering evidence and developments on how the three central elements of the EU 20-20-20 – emissions, renewables and energy efficiency – impact at EU, member state and sub-national regional levels.
For more info and registration please contact cep-ippi@strath.ac.uk
EIE15 - Engage, Invest, Exploit
A call for applications to exhibit at Scotland's number one technology investor showcase is now open. The Event will take place on 14 May 2015
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European Climate Change Adaptation 2015
The second ECCA conference will take place in Copenhagen 12-14 May 2015
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Making better decisions - Using citizens’ juries in Scotland
Publication and debate on ClimateXChange's report on using citizen's juries in Edinburgh 20 May 2015
A limited number of free spaces.
Contact Lee Callaghan for more information and registration
Resilient Cities 2015
The sixth Global Forum on Urban Resilience and Adaptation will take place in Bonn 8-10 June 2015
More info
Keep up to date with events from ECCI and Sniffer
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