What are Climate Bites - and could you host one in 2026?
January Climate Bites at the Embassy Gallery
Climate Bites are ECCAN’s monthly lunchtime gatherings, bringing people together from across the network to connect, share ideas and talk about local climate action - over food.
Each Climate Bites session is hosted by one of our member organisations and catered by a local catering company. Lunch is always vegetarian or plant-based, free for attendees, and shared in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Sessions are usually attended by around 15-20 people, creating space for genuine conversation and connection.
How Climate Bites work
ECCAN organises the event logistics, including:
Hosting and managing the Eventbrite ticket page
Promoting the event across the ECCAN network
Coordinating attendees and communications
The host organisation provides the space and welcomes people in. Climate Bites are a simple but powerful way to introduce new audiences to your work, your projects and your place within the city’s climate and community landscape.
Why host a Climate Bites?
Hosting a Climate Bites is a great opportunity to:
Bring new people into your space
Share your work with others across the ECCAN network
Spark conversation around climate action, community and collaboration
Build connections with individuals and organisations you might not otherwise meet
If you’re interested in boosting your community reach and hosting thoughtful, informal climate-focused conversations, Climate Bites could be a great fit.
Looking ahead to 2026
We host Climate Bites monthly, with a break in December, and we’re now looking for host organisations for 2026. Sessions are usually held on the third Thursday of the month, though there’s some flexibility where needed.
We’re especially keen to host Climate Bites in different neighbourhoods and communities across Edinburgh, so these conversations can be shared more widely.
Interested in hosting?
If you’d like to host a Climate Bites in 2026 - or want to chat through what it might involve, we’d love to hear from you.
Email us to book a date or find out more.