East Lothian Climate Action Network (ELCAN)
We are interested in all groups interested or already carrying out climate or environmental action no matter how large or small, from businesses to sports clubs, to school eco-groups to groups addressing food insecurity to poverty. Please get in touch: hello@eastlothianclimatehub.org
ELCAN Board
The ELCAN Board has been organised based on sociocratic principles. Read more here: How We Reorganised the ELCAN Board with Collectively Intelligent Decision Making
Board members are voluntary, elected community representatives that direct and support the development of the Climate Hub.
Current Members:
- Sarah Bronsdon – Co-Chair
- Philip Revell – Co-Chair
- Russell McLarty – Facilitator
- Charlie Nathan – Secretary
- Bobby Pembleton – Staff Delegate
- Tim Hetherington
- Ian Malcom
- Duncan Smeed
Interested in becoming part of the ELCAN Board of Directors?
Applications for this voluntary role are open on an ongoing basis. Read this post for more information and to apply.
Updates
ELCAN MEMBERS MAP
Click here to see the geographic map and type of activities different ELCAN members are involved in around East Lothian.
We would like to thank Laura Chant who has been instrumental in guiding and assisting us in the creation of this – we are hugely grateful to her time and support. Laura Chant is the Population Health Project manager on the East Lothian Partnership and Place Team, at NHS Lothian Public Health. Thank you Laura!
Join ELCAN!
The East Lothian Climate Action Network is a collaboration of community-led groups, organisations and businesses supported by and guiding the activities of the Climate Hub. It aims to advocate for a sustainable, inclusive environment and world to live in for all and to amplify our collective voice.
See a list of our members below.
Benefits of joining ELCAN:
- Opportunities to direct the activities of the Climate Hub, and steer both local action and action aimed at advocating for change from above (local authorities to policy)
- Support and advice from the Climate Hub team for your projects and ideas
- Peer to peer learning with other groups within and beyond East Lothian
- Access to trainings and resources around climate environmental action and capacity building
- Access to an advanced projector and hybrid workshop equipment
Thinking of joining? Read the full ELCAN Mission Statement and Manifesto.
Our members
Aberlady Community Association
Aberlady Conservation and History Society
Beyond Boundaries East Lothian
Campie Primary School Parent Council
Cockenzie & Port Seton Community Beach Clean
East Lothian Friendly Food Network
Friends of the Earth East Lothian
Global Justice Edinburgh & Lothians
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Haddington Eco Group
John Muir Birthplace Charitable Trust
Keep The Heid Mental Health Cafe
North Berwick Environment and Heritage Trust
Pencaitland and District Community Council
St Anne’s Episcopal and Methodist Church Eco Group
St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Musselburgh
The 360 National Climate Change Centre & Community Park