Paper 1 - Climate Adaptation Fund Update

This document contains information for the Performance Committee about the Cairngorms Climate Adaptation Fund for 2024/25. Andy Ford and Gavin Miles prepared the update, which details how £370,000 was awarded to 20 recipients to support actions addressing climate adaptation within the Cairngorms National Park. The fund supported the National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) objectives, and the Park Authority's Corporate Plan, with guiding principles around adaptation, nature-based solutions, and economy. From 51 applications, 20 projects were funded, resulting in a total spend of £359,815, and supported initiatives like renewable energy, wildfire preparedness, and sustainable agriculture, strengthening environmental and economic outcomes, and it acted as a pivotal enabler for sustainability. The Climate Adaptation Fund for 2025/26 is now closed, with successful projects set to begin 01 June 2025.