Welcome | Sustainable Dundee

Welcome to Dundee's journey to Net Zero

Explore how your organisation can adapt for the future, find inspiration on how to embed sustainability and climate change wihin schools, and discover the impact of individual actions for a sustainable lifestyle. Click on the icons above to get started on your path to Net Zero!

NEWS x CURRENT PROJECTS

SW get to know your water flow

Domestic Water Smart Monitoring Trial

Together with Scottish Water, building a water-efficient future for Dundee

Low Emission Zone

Dundee's LEZ will go live on the 30. May 2024 Do you have questions? We've got the answers!

Hello Dundee

Objects in our city have become alive. Explore the map to find out where or chat online.

Recycling

Recycling smarter with our interative chatbot. Ask about items, bring sites, and collection calendars.

Storm Conversation

Storm Conversation

Do you know how to prepare for storms and deal with the aftermath? We created a conversation to help with that.

Sustainable Dundee Map

Sustainable Dundee Map

See how local initiatives are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals on our interactive map.

Emissions Dashboard

Explore Dundee's Emissions Dashboard to see the city's journey to net-zero by 2045 amidst the global climate crisis.

Energy Price Cap

Ofgem imposes a maximum price an energy provider can charge its customers for electricity and gas as well as a maximum it is allowed to charge for its daily...

#WeLoveDundee

Dundee was nominated as Scotland's city in the WWF's global #WeLoveCities campaign.

Dundee Climate Fund

Dundee's green participatory budgeting initiative funded 27 community projects over the course of 3 years some of which are still ongoing.

Urban ReLeaf

Urban ReLeaf, a city-wide citizen-science initiative in Dundee, engages the community to contribute their observations and perceptions of greenspaces across the city. By harnessing the collective input of citizens, the project strives to enhance the benefits derived from these greenspaces and ensure they cater to the diverse needs of the community. Join us in this endeavor to make a positive impact on our city – everyone in Dundee is encouraged to participate!

Ideas Bank

Do you have a great idea for climate action project in your community or a city wide project for Dundee?
We're keen to hear from you - please share your ideas with us using the form below.

Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme

We're extremely proud to announce that Dundee City Council has been successful in the Innovate UK Net Zero Living Programme!

The proposed innovation will accelerate the development and delivery of local area energy plans and statutory Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) in Scotland and local energy projects by developing datasets and software solutions to overcome systemic barriers such as finance, capability, coordination of grid reinforcement, and system governance.

Events x Opportunities

Find out what's on and get involved

Climate Cafe Image

September

Climate Cafe

Dundee REP hold a climate cafe on the last Wednesday of every month, except December from 10.30am…

Sep 24

Dundee Rep Theatre, Cafe bar. Tay Square, Dundee DD1 1PB

gardening nature fair poster

September

Gardening with Nature Fair

If you want to make your garden more nature and climate-friendly - this is the event for you! …

Sep 27

The MAXwell Centre St Salvador’s Halls Carnegie St, Dundee, DD3 7EW

Climate Week Eden Project Poster

October

Community Orchard Tree Planting

As a legacy stemming from the upcoming Stobbie Jammin' community harvest event in Stobswell, we aim…

Oct 01

Various locations across Stobswell, TBA

Poster for ReCity Nature Trail

October

Discover & Reflect: Dudhope Castle History & Nature Trail

Step into a journey of curiosity, reflection, and connection with the Dudhope Castle History &…

Oct 03

Ground Floor Left, The Circle at Dudhope Castle, Barrack Road, Dundee, DD3 6HF

Join Us

Mini Mechanics Poster

October

Mini Mechanics

Ever wondered how to fix and maintain your bike? Then join our Mini Mechanics workshop!We will show…

Oct 03

Dundee Cycle Hub, Waterfront Place, Riverside Esplanade, Dundee

Sustainable Pizza making poster

October

Creative Climate Cooking: Make Your Own Sustainable Pizza

Come along for a fun, hands-on afternoon exploring sustainable and delicious ways to make pizza. In…

Oct 03

Dudhope Castle Dundee, United Kingdom

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Grow and Thrive event poster

October

Grow & Thrive: Climate-Friendly Gardening

Join Uppertunity for a morning of hands-on gardening that’s good for you and the planet. As part of…

Oct 03

Dudhope Castle Dundee, United Kingdom

More To Explore Online

Case Studies

Discover how Dundee City Council and partners are taking action to tackle the climate emergency and are actively transforming our city.

Funding Finder

Are you a community group looking for funding? Explore the funding finder to help you navigate the funding jungle and get started with your next climate action...

Net Zero Transition Plan

Dundee City Council's organisational plan to reach Net Zero by 2038.

Dundee Climate Action Plan

Dundee Climate Action Plan

Dundee's long-term pathway to support a just transition to a net-zero and climate resilient future by 2045.

Local Heat and Energy Efficiency

Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy

Read about Dundee Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES).

Local Area Energy Plan

Explore Dundee's vision of a net zero carbon energy system. See priority interventions & recommendations for actions supporting the City's 2045 net zero target...