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Towards Inclusive Climate Action\u201d (TICA) is a pilot project addressing the lack of understanding, practical strategies, and interventions for promoting ethnic minorities\u2019 public engagement in Scotland\u2019s Net Zero transition.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A multi-stakeholder engagement approach working with community organisations, local\/central governments, and academics across Scotland\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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An integrated two step approach \u2013 Step-One: a collaborative networking event; Step-Two: three participatory drama workshops\u200b.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u5189\u51a0\u5b87<\/strong> Dr Guanyu Jason Ran<\/strong><\/strong>
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TICA project is jointly funded by the British Academy ECRN Seed Fund 25\/26<\/strong> and ENU School of Applied Science Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Fund<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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