Scottish climate action hubs: independent evaluation

A report of an independent evaluation of the climate action hubs in the Northeast of Scotland and the Highlands, Orkney and Shetland carried out by CAG Consultants.


Annex 3: Interview research questions

Table 2: Semi structured interview questions – Adding value

Topic

Adding value

Theme

Building community awareness

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub building your or community awareness of the climate emergency?

Topic

Adding value

Theme

Knowledge sharing

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub facilitating knowledge sharing and learning for you?

Topic

Adding value

Theme

Relationship building

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub helping to build relationships between you and other stakeholders?

Topic

Adding value

Theme

Supporting a just transition

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub supporting a just transition?

Topic

Adding value

Theme

Supporting wellbeing economies

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub supporting wellbeing economies and community wealth building?

Table 3: Semi structured interview questions – Facilitating climate response

Topic

Facilitating climate response

Theme

Stimulating climate action

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub stimulating climate action in your community?

Topic

Facilitating climate response

Theme

Supporting climate resilience

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub supporting your community to more climate resilient?

Topic

Facilitating climate response

Theme

Regional response to climate change

Key Research Question

In what way is the hub facilitating a coordinated approach to regional climate change response?

Table 4: Semi structured interview questions – Sustainability

Topic

Sustainability

Theme

Intervention pipeline

Key Research Question

In what ways has the hub facilitated a climate change intervention pipeline for your community?

Topic

Sustainability

Theme

Potential for scaling up

Key Research Question

Can existing initiatives be scaled up or replicated in other communities?

Topic

Sustainability

Theme

Ownership

Key Research Question

Is there evidence of stakeholders taking ownership of the climate change initiatives started or supported by the hub?

Topic

Sustainability

Theme

Policy and planning impact

Key Research Question

Have activities by the hub resulted in an impact on local and national policy?

Topic

Sustainability

Theme

Unlocking additional finance

Key Research Question

Has additional funding been unlocked with support from the hub?

Table 5: Semi structured interview questions – Best use of resources

Topic

Best use of resources

Theme

High value interventions

Key Research Question

Were there activities by the hub that provided particularly high value?

Topic

Best use of resources

Theme

Less effective interventions

Key Research Question

What could have been done differently (in hindsight) by the hub?

Contact

Email: climatechangeengagement@gov.scot

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