Saleemul Huq, 1952 - 2023

Saleemul Huq was a tireless campaigner for climate action, and a key influencer on the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund, and the Scottish Government’s role.  

Read his thoughts on COP 28 below:

Response to FCDO White Paper on International Development

The FCDO white paper is a welcome attempt to launch a revised approach to international development which risks failing the test of policy coherence. 

‘History is made’, as terms agreed for loss and damage fund in time for COP28

An emergency 3-4 November meeting in Abu Dhabi saw a core group of negotiators, known as the Transitional Committee, finally agree on the recommendations for how to launch the fund. Those will now go to COP28 for global approval next month in Dubai.

Climate philanthropy report shows 'disappointing' lack of funding

An annual climate philanthropy report finds funding for climate mitigation efforts has stagnated overall but increased for some sectors as well as in Africa.

UN warns of growing chasm between climate costs and adaptation funding

The gap between what it costs and what’s available to adapt to the impacts of climate change has never been wider, a new UN report warns.

COP28: Join the call to action

Join SCCS on December 9 for COP28 Global Day of Action, assembling outside parliament for a family friendly event which aims to show that people in Scotland want urgent, fair action to address the climate and nature crises. 

Scotland’s humanitarian community calls for ceasefire in Gaza

Scotland’s International Development Alliance issued an open letter to the Foreign Secretary calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

‘Most of what belonged to us is under the rubble’ | EMMS

Medics belonging to Scottish charity EMMS pivot from palliative care to earthquake relief in disaster-hit Nepal – but more aid is vitally required

Volunteering and Global Citizenship Conference 2023

The McConnell International Foundation recently ran their Volunteering and Global Citizenship Conference, exploring how international volunteering, school partnerships, and educational trips can promote global citizenship in the context of post-colonialism, the pandemic and the climate emergency. 

Catch up on the conference below.

Decolonising Climate Conversations | Christian Aid

Join Christian Aid on Wednesday 29th November for this webinar on Decolonising Climate Conversations, exploring the links between climate justice, racial justice, and colonisation.

Tearfund Vacancy: Fundraising Officer

Are you an experienced fundraiser looking for a new rewarding challenge? Do you really care about making a difference? Tearfund’s Church & Supporter Engagement team are looking for a Fundraising Officer, based in Scotland to join them.

EMMS Vacancy: Director of Programmes

This senior position is an opportunity for a Programmes professional to contribute to shaping an international development organisation addressing some of the most important issues of our time.

We want your views on AI!

We’re putting together some events to support members using AI to help their operations and we’d love to know:

• If you’ve used AI in your organization, can you tell us your success and failures?
• Are you aware of your project partners using AI in ways that have benefited their work?

The Gathering: Thoughts on the SDGs | SIDA blog

Read our latest blog exploring the conversation at our session at this year's SCVO Gathering, where we explored how Scotland was progressing the SDGs. 

Roundtable with the Lord Purvis of Tweed

SIDA are organising a roundtable for members with Lord Jeremy Purvis, the Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for International Development.

This meeting is part of our ongoing engagement with UK parliamentarians and is an opportunity for members to raise any questions or issues of concern.

Thursday 7th December, 14.00 - 15.00

Funding update of the month

The Fore

Type of project: Development funding and strategic support to early-stage charities and social enterprises.

Location: The UK and Overseas

Grant size: £30,000 total over 1 – 3 years

Closing date: 31 December

Join the Conversation on the SIDA Member Hub!

Remember, SIDA Members can access our Member Hub to share ideas, collaborate on projects, and strengthen their networks!

If you haven't already, be sure to check it out!