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News
Explore the latest news, case studies, opinion pieces and blogs from across the ECCI community.


02 May 2019
New Scottish emissions targets a 'turning point' - ECCI's Ed Craig
Rising to the climate challenge will unlock huge benefits from exciting new innovations and industries to healthier, smarter cities both locally and globally, says the centre's Interim Director.

29 April 2019
'People will only really go green when it saves them money'
We catch up with Jim Laidlaw, founder of ECCI-supported start-up Boxergy, about his plans to disrupt the domestic energy market.

25 April 2019
ECCI seeks PhD researcher for city climate project
The centre is looking for a dynamic postgraduate researcher to produce recommendations on City Climate Commissions for Edinburgh.

24 April 2019
New SSN Chair reflects on public sector’s response to climate change
In a recent blog for SSN, newly appointed Chair, Kate Dapré reflects on the Scottish public sector’s response to the climate change challenge and to global sustainability concerns.

23 April 2019
Live recording of ClimateXChange and IPCC panel discussion
Listen to the IPCC and ClimateXChange panel discussion on climate action in small regions, with experts from around the world.

23 April 2019
China-UK Low Carbon College on the hunt for new talent
A joint initiative of the University of Edinburgh, Shanghai Jaio Tong University and Shanghai Lingang City, the ECCI-inspired college encourages climate innovation in China and around the world.

16 April 2019
One Cherry shares insights from ECCI's pioneering career enhancement programme
The programme matches postgraduate students with a wide range of organisations to provide meaningful research work opportunities.

11 April 2019
Can Scotland's low carbon model inspire the world?
ECCI's Interim Executive Director blogs about meeting UNFCCC chief Christiana Figueres and low carbon leaders to discuss the path to a sustainable and inclusive future.

28 March 2019
ECCI start-up's eco-cabin set to take Glasgow by storm
IndiNature’s new demonstration house - one of the world’s most sustainable buildings - will be open to the public on Saturday 30 March in the city centre.

26 March 2019
ECCI #EdSciFest event explores link between fake news and climate change
Some of the UK's bravest thinkers will unleash their most challenging sustainability ideas during Edinburgh's annual science festival.

25 March 2019
ClimateXChange hosts panel discussion with world's leading climate scientists
The IPCC has teamed up with Scotland’s centre of expertise on climate change, based at ECCI, to run a public panel discussion on ‘Climate Action in Small Countries and Regions’.