Project examples

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Since 2022, 98 diverse green projects across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray have been awarded grants from the Just Transition PB Fund.

A just transition is both the outcome – a fairer, greener future for all – and the process that must be undertaken in partnership with those impacted by the transition to net zero.

Just transition is how we get to a net zero and climate resilient economy, in a way that delivers fairness and tackles inequality and injustice.

The money ringfenced for the North East which is being used for this participatory budgeting exercise is a driver for achieving a Just Transition to Net-Zero for Scotland, and supporting more people to be involved in the decisions that affect them, their communities and the environment.

Read more about Just Transition on the Scottish Government’s website.

Examples of Supportable Projects:

Translating Just Transition outcomes into action – qualifying Green PB projects could include the following activity themes/actions:

  • Energy

    Think changing to more energy efficient lightbulbs, installing alternative heating sources or energy saving equipment such as solar panels, draft excluders etc.

  • Job/Training/Education

    Think equipment/products that could be used in communities to make jobs/community activity greener (replacement of petrol lawnmowers or less carbon intensive equipment for community sheds) or such that could be used to promote the reduction of carbon footprints whilst educating on climate change.

  • Food

    Think community garden produce, equipment, buildings and physical developments. Equipment or storage to reduce food waste (containers/bins/bags etc)

  • Local Economies

    Think equipment that encourages asset sharing and/or leasing, upcycling, reusing, repairing and recycling – products and equipment to facilitate such as bicycles/furniture/clothes and tools to repair/upgrade etc

  • Transport/Travel

    Think reduced/more climate friendly car use (electric vehicles and chargers), sustainable travel - encouraging walking, wheeling and cycling and accessibility to buildings.

  • Built Environment

    Think the retrofitting of buildings to maximise energy efficiency and the repurposing of buildings and land to allow adaptation for climate change.

  • Natural Environment

    Think of equipment/developments that contribute to upgrade or creation of greenspace, restoration of peat bogs, tree planning, placement of nests, encouraging reintroduction of native wildlife, community gardens and/allotments.

  • Inequalities

    Think activities that reduce inequalities that could be faced as a result of transitioning to less carbon intensive activity – access to affordable green products/equipment (reusable kitchen equipment/storage), the use of natural landscape for physical activity and general wellbeing.