Published Date: Dec 19th, 2024
Local communities are being invited by Fife Council to have their say on the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on the Fife coastline as part of a Scottish Government case studies project to inform coastal management.
Three public workshops will be held in January which aim to bring together community members, climate experts and other interested parties to look closely at the current and predicted future impacts of climate change on coastal communities, and what we can all do to address the challenges faced both now and over the coming years.
The sessions will include findings from Fife Council’s Coastal Change Adaptation Project, which is building up a picture of coastal erosion along sections of the Fife coast and will inform plans for how to best manage climate change moving forward.
Members of the public can take the opportunity to air their views on the challenges and possibilities being created by our changing coastline and speak to others in their area about the issue in more detail. Attendees will also have the chance to participate in family-friendly creative activities through a partnership with Art Moves Fife, and explore Kirkcaldy’s coastline gallery, which highlights the current situation and community resilience.
The first workshop will take place in Kirkcaldy on Thursday, January 16, at Greener Kirkcaldy’s base in East Fergus Place between 6.30pm and 8pm, with a second taking place in Burntisland on Wednesday, January 22, at the Toll Community Centre in East Toll Park between 7pm and 8.30pm.
A third is expected to take place in West Wemyss, and a date/venue will be confirmed as soon as possible.
“These workshops are vital opportunities for residents to come together, learn about the realities of climate change and share their stories and ideas for building a resilient future," said Councillor Jan Wincott, Fife Council’s climate change spokesperson.
“Adapting to climate change will reduce the scale of unavoidable impacts of climate change on communities and biodiversity, so we will work with partners to protect our built and natural landscapes and help our communities prepare for and respond to the effects of our changing climate.”
Don’t miss the chance to connect with others in your community, gain a deeper understanding of climate change, and contribute to future possibilities for Fife’s coastline.
To book your free place on the Kirkcaldy workshop, please visit: https://forms.office.com/e/rx1yaQCR2m.
To book your free place on the Burntisland workshop, please visit: https://forms.office.com/e/VaD1kUfphq.
