What is it?
Planting Seeds is a series of webinars focusing on the complex challenges that we face today. The discussions aim to inspire people of all ages to turn challenges into opportunities and plant the seeds of an idea that can catalyse change, big or small.
The online talks feature a diverse range of speakers from across Scotland and beyond with knowledge in subjects that are meaningful to community organisations, public sector staff, young people and anyone who wants to make a difference.
Youth Climate Action Fund
The current Planting Seeds series is running in tandem with the Youth Climate Action Fund to deliver inspiring talks that empower young people to create a future where people and planet are the priority.
You can watch any of the webinar recordings below...
Elaina Rose Kelly & Haleh Moravej
Elaina Rose Kelly, co-director of The Wash House Garden, spoke about their journey of reclaiming land for community, ecology, and joy. From growing food and seed sovereignty to creating safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ people in nature, they explored how co-operative models can challenge inequality, nurture resilience, and cultivate belonging.
Haleh Moravej, a scientist, sustainability leader, educator, nature’s nutritionist, social entrepreneur and the founder of Food Democracy CIC. In her talk ‘Cabbage to Courage’ she shared her journey of creativity, courage, community, and how small actions can lead to big changes.
Rhys Williams & Hamshya Rajkumar
Rhys Williams, Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, who spokeabout the importance of shared stories in creating a fair and sustainable future, particularly in relation to food, energy, and community.
Hamshya Rajkumar, Seed Librarian at Glasgow Seed Library CCA, who spoke about her work gathering, sharing and growing seeds to nurture rare types and adapt our plants to a changing climate.
Alyson MacKay & Jen Ballie
Alyson MacKay, Operations Co-ordinator at 2050 Climate Group, who spoke about the work of the charity and how they are empowering, equipping and enabling Scotland's young climate leaders to take action.
Jen Ballie, Head of Design Research at V&A Dundee, who spoke about the Sewing Box for the Future project she led that looks at the challenges of fast fashion waste and what individuals can do about it.
Izzie Eriksen & John Thorne
Izzie Eriksen, Founder and Director of ApparelXchange, who spoke about the importance of connecting with the community around them, the impact their work can have, and key things for young people getting started on their own projects.
John Thorne, Sustainability Co-ordinator at Glasgow School of Art, who spoke about the broad range of sustainability projects happening globally to provide inspiration for young people coming up with their own ideas.
