Bringing together decision-makers to make change
In 2019 we awarded Costa-Rican diplomat Christiana Figueres the prestigious Edinburgh Medal – we also took the opportunity of her visit to convene senior leaders in business, academia, policy and the public sector to hear her speak about the climate emergency.
These meetings have become a mainstay in our Climate programme and are now known as Climate Co-Labs.
Climate Co-Labs allow senior leaders and decision-makers from all sectors to take a cross-sectoral approach to tackling thorny climate problems. They spark collaboration, unlock solutions and drive change – accelerating our transition to a cleaner, greener and more just future. Participants leave the space that we create energised, motivated and ready to play their part in this vital transition.
The tone and approach [of the Co-Labs] has acted to create a culture of shared understanding and innovative enquiry about how Scotland can address the major challenges and take a leadership role in the world. This joint learning, research and the expected development of initiatives will hopefully prove and inspiration for organisations that would otherwise be uncertain or even fearful about engaging in this agenda
Gordon Dewar, Edinburgh Airport
Every city, every country, every family, every corporation – [must reach] one half emissions by 2030. That means accelerate, accelerate, accelerate. How wonderful that you have already started along this and I have full trust that you will continue to accelerate.
Christiana Figueres, Former Executive Secretary, UN Climate Convention
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Interested in attending a Climate Co-Lab?
Since 2020, our Climate Co-Lab series has brought together senior leaders in business, academia, policy and the public sector with the goal of tackling complex climate problems head-on. Our Co-Labs spark collaboration, unlock solutions and drive change. Let us know if you, or your organisation, would like to get involved.
