Project snapshot: Climate and diet policy in Scotland

Special episode: Live from the ClimateXChange Assembly 2026

In this special episode, we speak to attendees at the ClimateXChange Assembly 2026, asking what they see as the biggest barriers to climate action, and what approaches they think can help. Please note: This episode was recorded live at the event, so you may notice some background noise and variations in the audio clips. We hope you still enjoy hearing directly from participants as they reflect on the day’s discussions. Read the full event write up on our website. [https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/climatexchange-assembly-2026-accelerating-climate-action/]

Project snapshot: Climate and diet policy in Scotland

Dr Nick Nash on how Scottish policies can better connect to support dietary and climate targets. This project snapshot episode gives an overview our ClimateXChange project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: ⁠Analysing Scotland’s diet and climate policy landscape⁠ [https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/analysing-scotlands-diet-and-climate-policy-landscape/] An interview blog post version of this episode is also available on our website: ⁠Project snapshot: A soil route map for Scotland [https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/project-snapshot-climate-and-diet-policy-in-scotland/]⁠

Expanding our advisory panel to meet climate policy needs

Dr Kate Donovan on how the newly expanded ClimateXChange advisory panel can help shape our research for Scottish climate policy.

Project snapshot: Reviewing the landfill tax

Susan Evans and Richard Claxton on assessing the effectiveness of the Scottish Landfill Tax lower rate and how changes could better support a low-carbon, circular economy.  This project snapshot episode gives a quick overview our project and the findings. Read the full report on the ClimateXChange website for more details: Scottish Landfill Tax: lower rate review [https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/scottish-landfill-tax-lower-rate-review/]

Principles for managing Scotland’s landscapes

Dr Sarah Govan on key principles for sustainable land management in Scotland’s Landscape Charter. More details on the Charter are available on the Scotland's Landscape Alliance [https://www.scotlandslandscapealliance.org/news-events/] website.