SSN Conference Resources

Each year, SSN hosts its annual conference on public sector action. The events bring together a wide range of experts, leaders and practitioners to tackle the priorities needed for Scotland to respond to climate change and meet its legislative commitments.

SSN Conference 2025

On 11 June, SSN’s Annual Conference brought together around 400 participants from across Scotland’s public sector for the SSN Conference, Collaborating for Climate Action: Addressing Challenges, Delivering Change

The event was chaired by Dr. John Wincott (SSN Chair) and Dr. Kate Donovan (Edinburgh Climate Change Institute and ClimateXChange).

Conference sessions included:

  • A pre-recorded address from the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy
  • Dr. Richard Dixon (Chair of Environmental Standards Scotland) presented on In the Red: Costs, Opportunities and a Call to Action, a report produced for the Royal Scottish Geographical Society
  • Phil Raines (Scottish Government) shared a policy update on public sector climate action
  • Professor Julian Manley (University of Central Lancashire) explored personal and professional resilience in response to climate challenges
  • Andrew Forsyth (Zurich Resilience Solutions) and Craig Love (Scottish National Investment Bank) contributed to a session on financial risk and sustainable resilience
  • A panel discussion on improving resilience and sustainability, hosted by the SSN Adaptation Sub-Committee and chaired by Dr. Emma Yule (Verture)

Watch the full recording with session chapters below

SSN Conference 2024

On 22 May 2024, around 500 online delegates attended the SSN Conference, Climate Change, Sustainability and the Public Sector: From Ambition to Action.

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SSN Conference 2023

On May 24, 2023, SSN welcomed over 400 attendees to its SSN Conference, Public Sector Action: Working Together to Deliver.

Read the conference report and find links to session recordings and presentations

 

SSN Conference 2022

On May 25 2022, SSN held its annual conference, Reporting to Accelerate Action on the Climate Emergency.

Read the conference report and find links to session recordings and presentations

 

SSN Conference 2021

On 8 December 2021, SSN hosted COP26…What now?, attended by nearly 250 delegates. The conference was designed to explore the opportunities and challenges facing the public sector in developing the skills and finance necessary to achieve net zero.

Read the conference report and find links to session recordings and presentations