Why not Scotland? - Film Screening (Glasgow)

We are at a vital crossroads in the future of our land and seas. Why Not Scotland? explores the Scottish landscape through the eyes of Flo, a young Scot from Glasgow. Seeing the depleted state of nature across her own country, Flo feels dispirited and increasingly fearful about an uncertain future, like many of her generation. However, on a journey around Europe, Flo encounters a different story, finding places where nature is making a dramatic comeback, revitalising human communities. Encouraged by these stories of hope and renewal, she is prompted to wonder: if this is possible elsewhere, then why not Scotland?

While this is being hosted at the Eco-Hub, you do not need to be a student at the University of Glasgow to attend.

Find out more: https://www.scotlandbigpicture.com/why-not-scotland

In order to make positive change, we must work together. This film screening is being brought to you in collaboration with:

• GUEST (https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/sustainability/guest/) Glasgow University Environmental Sustainability Team (GUEST) is a team of highly motivated student interns employed by the university to improve sustainability on campus. We aim to promote environmentalism, climate action and social justice through our actions.

• 2050 Climate Group Leaders Network (https://www.2050.scot/leaders-network)2050 Climate Group’s Leaders Network is a supportive, collaborative community facilitating opportunities for our Young Leaders to connect and celebrate with each other as we work towards a just and sustainable society.

• Learning for Sustainability Scotland (LfSS) (https://learningforsustainabilityscotland.org/) is Scotland’s United Nations University-recognised Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.

Thank you to our funders:

This film screening was funded and supported by the Youth Climate Action Fund. This fund is hosted by Glasgow City Council and Centre for Civic Innovation (CCI, Glasgow). We are extremely grateful to the whole team for their support in bringing this project to Glasgow. Find out more about the fund and other projects it's supporting here: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/9317/Youth-Climate-Action-Fund

Info: Arrive early to make sure you get your ideal seat! We will have some light (all vegan) refreshments available.

Info: A member of the team from GUEST will be available to give a tour of the campus EcoHub. During this time, we'll be providing pizza and light refreshments for all our attendees, as this event is over most people's dinner time. If you have any allergies, please make sure to let us know asap! All pizzas will be vegetarian with vegan and gluten-free options.

Info: Why Not Scotland? is a feature-length documentary, which forms a central part of the Alliance’s Rewilding Nation campaign. The film accompanies Flo, a young Scot from Glasgow, on an intensely personal journey, as she seeks out examples of nature recovery around Europe. Like many of her generation, Flo is concerned by the state of nature and fearful about an uncertain future. However, during her travels, she discovers places where nature is making a spectacular comeback, breathing life back into the landscape and revitalising human communities. Encouraged by these stories of hope and renewal, she is prompted to wonder: Why Not Scotland?

Info: More refreshments will be available during the break.

Info: We'll open up the room for an informal discussion, asking ourselves, why not Scotland? We will have some prompt questions to support the conversation. During this time we welcome everyone to get more refreshments.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Boyd Orr Building on the Gilmourhill Campus (the Eco-Hub), University Avenue, Glasgow, United Kingdom