January 2022 News
HEADLINES
Tackling the Talk - decolonisation and anti-racism in our systems, language and imagery
Catch up on one of the most highly attended sessions from the Alliance Conference 2021, and hear from our panel of experts challenge us all to reflect more deeply on how to change the systems we operate within.
To take an active step towards decolonising the sector, contribute towards our paper 'Reflecting on language in international development in Scotland' and complete the feedback form.
Why sustainable development legislation in Scotland matters
Hear from Alliance Deputy CEO Lewis Ryder-Jones on the importance of domestic and global scope on the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill.
Localisation at the forefront of IDC inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid
The International Development Committee publish the findings of the 2021 inquiry into the philosophy and culture of aid, highlighting localisation as a key issue.
Neil Gray announced as new Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development
The Scottish Government announces Ministerial changes, with Neil Gray replacing Jenny Gilruth as Minister for CEID. We welcome Neil to his new role and look forward to working with him.
FOCUS ON CLIMATE
Carbon colonialism must be challenged if we want to make climate progress
As the UK government continues to respond to the climate crisis, it is of crucial importance that they acknowledge and address carbon emissions and environmental impacts in the Global South, rather than focusing exclusively on domestic climate policies.
Unlocking Net-Zero podcast
Alliance CEO Frances Guy joins Dr Stephanie Terreni Brown for a fascinating conversation exploring the innovative ways that Scotland can transition to a net zero economy.
ALLIANCE ANNUAL REVIEW 2021
Scotland's International Development Alliance Annual Review 2021
We're thrilled to publish our 2021 Annual Review, documenting the activities, achievements and growth of the Alliance throughout the last year.
ALLIANCE UPDATES
Last chance to give us your feedback!
We invite all our members, both individual and organisational, to tell us about your experience of membership over the last year, and your ideas for the future, so that we can continue to create a vibrant, inclusive alliance. Survey closes on 4th February.
Introducing the new board of Trustees
We enter 2022 with new trustees having joined our board at last year's AGM.
We look forward to working with all of them and utilising their unique skills and varied experience to strengthen the work of the Alliance.
Workshop: Using the Effectiveness Toolkit - 9th February
Join us for an in-depth session on 9th Feb exploring the newly revised Effectiveness Toolkit, & learn how the toolkit can help you to run your organisation in this changing world.
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
Short term facilitator vacancy for the Alliance strategy
SDG Network Scotland All Members Meeting - 2nd February
The human face of the climate crisis: Madagascar
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Aid as reparations is misplaced and harmful - a blog from Shift The Power
FACING THE CRISIS
Each month in 2022, we'd like to highlight a photograph from Facing the Crisis, our virtual exhibition documenting the human impact of the climate crisis. This photograph, taken by Dennis Lupenga, shows an aerial view of women and children filling buckets at a borehole in Chisi Island, Zomba, in Malawi.
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