Scotland's loss and damage learning

An update from the four organisations granted £250,000 each from the Humanitarian Emergency Fund, specifically to address loss and damage across the world.

What next for wellbeing and sustainable development in Scotland?

As the Scottish Government drops plans for a Wellbeing & Sustainable Development Bill for Scotland, how can we continue to further this crucial agenda?

The summit of the future

At the end of September, world leaders will come together in New York to forge a new international consensus on how we deliver a better present and safeguard the future. 

Young people ask US Supreme Court to revive climate change lawsuit

Twenty-one young people on Thursday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to revive a novel lawsuit claiming the U.S. government's energy policies violate their rights to be protected from climate change.

Motion to support the UN Declaration on Future Generations

Sarah Boyack MSP acknowledges the calls urging Scotland to be governed with future generations and their interests in mind. 

Black History Month 2024

 The Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) are hosting a fantastic programme of events across Scotland for the 2024 Black History Month.

The importance of a wellbeing economy | WEAll Scotland 

Aileen McLeod, Director at WEAll Scotland, writes about the bold action needed by the Scottish Government to prioritise wellbeing for all.

Two vacancies at Scottish Love in Action

Scottish Love in Action are recruiting for two positions, Fundraising Assistant and Communications Coordinator. Find out more & apply now!

Corporate accountability in Scotland

It is vital that corporations in Scotland are operating with human and environmental rights in mind, and are held to account by the Scottish public. This blog by Line Christensen, Partner Advocacy Officer at SCIAF, looks at corporate accountability in Scotland.

University of Edinburgh – Placement-Based Dissertations call for Research Proposals 2024-25

The University of Edinburgh School of Social & Political Science are looking for host organisations for Placement-Based Dissertations projects due to take place in Summer 2025.

Trustee opportunity | Mamie Martin Fund

The Mamie Martin Fund supports girls in secondary school in North Malawi. They are looking to expand their Board. Would you like to be a Trustee and contribute to their work?

Create an AI policy and governance framework for global sustainable development 

We have curated a list of steps to help you write your internal and external AI policies as well as a governance framework for your organisation to use to direct you how to use and continuously evaluate those policies

An online workshop, led by Jason Michalski, Senior Consultant at Upshot exploring the basics of impact measurement.

Localisation implementation by Scotland’s non-governmental organisation sector

Read this blog by MSc International Development student Cerys Doolan Tanner, exploring localisation implementation in Scotland's NGOs.

Corporate accountability group

SIDA is pleased to be facilitating a new group for Scotland, which aims to bring together organisations who are working to ensure that Scottish corporations are transparent and accountable, and that businesses are protecting human and environmental rights.

New report out on SDGs action in grassroots communities in Scotland

During the summer of 2024, we carried out a survey of the action being taken and the levels of awareness of the SDGs across Scotland’s grassroots communities.

SIDA Service Directory

Our Services Directory is a resource for organisations and individuals working in global sustainable development in Scotland. Listing your services is free for SIDA members, and £100 per listing for non-members.

Children’s Rights Innovation Fund – decolonize! 2024 Call for Proposals

Funding for children and youth activists to address racism, colonialism, and anti-Blackness, supporting efforts to build just communities.