Climate change - Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029: children's version

Your Part to Play

You have the power to play an important part in Scotland’s journey adapting to climate change. Here are some ideas of things you can do in your daily life:

• Reduce the amount of water you use. You could take shorter showers or switch the tap off when brushing your teeth.
• When travelling to and from school and other places, check the weather reports the night before. Be ready to look at different ways of getting where you need to go or leaving a little earlier to be on time.
• Follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code to stop wildfires from starting. Never start a fire without an adult.
• Choose and wear a suncream with a sun protection factor of at least 30 and a four- or five broad-spectrum star rating.
• Drink plenty of water– at least six to eight glasses a day.
• If you have a garden or a local free-access green space, consider planting trees, fruit or vegetables, helping with the gardening or creating a home for different wildlife (e.g. bug hotels).