From Perthshire to Jakarta: Global Climate Chat Network Grows

Ten years after its inception in Dunkeld and Birnam, Scotland, the Climate Café initiative has blossomed into a worldwide network. Jess Pepper, who established the first café, now co-ordinates a global community centered around the simple act of sharing a drink and discussing climate change. This community-led approach, initially met with apprehension, proved to be a valued space for open dialogue.

The impact of these local conversations has resonated globally. In Dunkeld and Birnam, for example, the group's focus on water conservation led to a remarkable achievement: the village was awarded Scotland's first Water Efficient Village status by Scottish Water in 2019, after saving one million litres of water between 2018 and 2019. Another local initiative, a foodshare program, addresses food waste within the community.