In March 2026 the Ancient Kingdom of Fife played host to an energising and inspiring Climate ‘Un-conference’. This was a gathering organised by Fife Communities Climate Action Network and Fife Climate Hub. Rather than sitting in silence being talked at, the ‘un-conference’ format meant participants were able to vote for discussion topics and take part in round-table discussions they were interested in.

Climate Wisdom team members (from Outside the Box, STAND and Meeting Centres Scotland) contributed their thoughts and experiences of climate action from the point of view of people living with dementia. The Climate Wisdom project brings together people living with dementia, their care partners and their communities to co-create practical, creative and rights-based responses to climate change.

The common thread and clear message was the importance of reframing the climate change narrative (and language) so that it is meaningful for people’s everyday lives, and as part of that ensuring ALL voices are heard and everyone can be involved in local community initiatives. We also discussed the importance of food resilience, social connections and being involved with Hand, Head and Heart.

Thanks to National Lottery players, Outside the Box have received almost £1.5m from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK, to launch ‘Climate Wisdom’. 

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