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ECCI back on the hunt for budding entrepreneurs

Applications are now open for the centre's Climate-KIC Accelerator. Join the 22 start-ups who have already bagged over £1.75 million and scooped an impressive 54 awards.

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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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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