Performance Paper 2 - Wrap up of Climate Adaptation Fund 2025-26

This document contains a wrap-up report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Climate Adaptation Fund for the 2025/26 year, reflecting on its delivery and impact, and outlining future plans. During 2025/26, the application process was refined, including an earlier opening for expressions of interest and streamlined online forms. From 70 expressions of interest, 12 projects were successfully funded, with over £283,000 awarded. This funding has significantly boosted climate adaptation, biodiversity, renewable energy use, and wildfire resilience across the Cairngorms National Park, supporting local businesses and aligning with the Park's long-term environmental goals. Looking ahead to 2026/27, applications for wildfire equipment have been particularly high, and the Park Authority plans to explore opportunities with the Scottish Government for dedicated wildfire management funding, noting that the fund will have distributed almost £950,000 over three years.