Residents and local businesses in Edinburgh are being given a new opportunity to directly fund projects that protect nature and prepare the city for the impacts of climate change.
The City of Edinburgh Council has launched the Edinburgh Green Investment programme in partnership with Abundance Investment Ltd, setting a fundraising target of £1m.
Open to anyone, the initiative allows investments starting from £5, which will generate an interest rate of 4.84% paid bi-annually over a five-year term. The funding window closes on 30 November 2026, or when the target is reached.
Capital raised will go towards nature-based urban projects, including extensive tree planting and the installation of rain gardens and rainwater planters to reduce flood risks during heavy storms.
The scheme aligns with the council’s broader environmental goals, following a climate emergency declaration in 2019 and a nature emergency declared in 2023.
Council Leader Jane Meagher said: “We’re already seeing the effects of a changing climate in Edinburgh with warmer and wetter weather causing damage to property, travel disruption, flooding and wildfires.
“When we declared a climate and nature emergency and set out our commitment to tackle the causes and consequences of a changing climate, we knew we couldn’t do it alone and would need the support of partner organisations, residents and businesses.
“It is encouraging that we are already making positive progress to make sure we’re prepared for the inevitable changes we face, but there’s more to do.
“I’m pleased that, alongside the projects and plans already in progress, our new investment initiative will enable our residents and businesses to play their part – helping to support the delivery of projects that will benefit the places where they live, work and visit.
“By working together, we can make a meaningful difference to ensure we’re ready to cope with a changing climate.”
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