The 2025 Shetland Climate Festival programme has been revealed – with a film and book launch, workshops, and an array of stalls and children’s activities.
The event will be held on Saturday 13th September at the Clickimin Bowls Hall from 10am to 4pm. More than 350 people attended last year. This year will see a busy schedule, along with a range of organisations providing information and practical tips and support to help tackle climate change.
A school climate roadshow film will be premiered as well as the release of an accompanying book called ‘Climate Change From a Young Person’s Perspective’ and an art installation. The book includes poems, short stories and illustrations. The projects link to the Council’s first school climate roadshow – highlighting young people’s views on climate change.
More than 20 exhibitors will be taking part in the festival including, the RSPB, NatureScot, Shetland Islands Council, ESB, Arven Offshore Wind Farm, Home Energy Scotland and Warmworks. Workshop talks will include an update on the Brae Rural Energy Hub project, the RSPB on biodiversity and climate change, and Shetland Aerogenerators on understanding energy bills and the UK energy market.
The Highland and Islands Climate Hub will also be based in the Bowlers’ Bar providing a community marketplace – highlighting communities across Shetland taking part in climate action. Children’s activities will be held throughout the day including face painting, a scavenger hunt and environment-themed Bookbug session.
Elizabeth Clarke, Climate Change Strategy Officer with Shetland Islands Council, says – “This is the third year of the Shetland Climate Festival and it’s a real community and family event. We’ll have a mix of exhibitors, so people can learn about climate change from a Shetland perspective but also come away with lots of practical tips and ideas too.
“So, we’ll have information right from how you can look to replace your boiler or better insulate your home, to energy developments, and how climate change is impacting our natural environment.”
This year’s Shetland Climate Festival is supported by ESB, developers of the Stoura Wind Farm.
The full programme is now available on the Council’s Climate Change webpage at www.shetland.gov.uk/climate-change