We are about to embark on the decision making process for our next themed call around the broad topic of interdependence and cooperation. Applications close on 23rd November and following our Programme Committee meeting in December the projects selected will run for the first nine months or so of 2019. With this in mind, it seems an appropriate time to reflect on the projects that were part of our last themed programme carried out in 2018, which was in support of Scotland’s Futures Forum’s work on Scotland in 2030. Continue reading “Joining the Dots in 2030 – Charlie Woods”
Category: Scotland 2030
Citizens Basic Income – Where we are now?
Basic Income, under various monikers, has attracted a growing level of global attention in recent years. At times referred to as Universal Basic Income or Citizen’s Basic Income, it represents an innovative approach to many pressing issues in contemporary society. In September 2017, the Scottish Government committed £250,000 to allow four local authorities to explore the feasibility of Basic Income pilots. In theory, a Basic Income would replace many current benefits and tax allowances with an unconditional, non-withdrawable payment to each citizen. This foundational income would not be means tested, allowing all to rely on a stable, partial income.
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Learning from Loss: Fieldtrip
The Learning from Loss programme team have been hard at work, and their fieldtrip is finally here! From the 10th to the 21st of June participants will explore a range of issues relating to climate change impacts upon the historic environment through the lens of threatened coastal heritage and vulnerable carved stone monuments. We will learn from the diverse experiences of the participants and explore different situations and alternative approaches enriched with experiences from colleagues from the USA and insights from community heritage managers and stakeholders.
You can find the full Learning from Loss Programme Itinerary here.
Housing and Ageing – Online Discussions from the First Working Group
The Housing and Ageing programme brings together academics, policy makers, service users and organisations delivering policy objectives in practice to exchange knowledge and design best practice.
Working together with Housing LIN, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and Age Scotland, the programme events focus on linking the strategic policy priorities of Housing and Ageing together with practice and service user experience. The first of three working group events took place on 1 May 2018 in Stirling, demonstrating innovative approaches (including a serious game) and generating lively discussion; in the room and on social media. The latter can be found below.
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