Climate Week is a chance to celebrate these efforts and invites everyone to get involved and help make positive impacts on our environment and Scotland's future.

Community groups are being encouraged to share their inspiring stories on social media using the hashtag #ScotClimateWeek – more information is also available on the Stories for Change page.

Councillor Norman Rae, the chair of the council’s Climate and Sustainability Committee, said: “Across South Lanarkshire there are so many groups playing a vital role to tackle the climate emergency we are all facing.

“This week the council is sharing some of these projects including a food growing programme that focuses on eco-conscious meal delivery with the food being grown in greenhouses powered by wind turbines.”

ISKCON Scotland received a grant of £2500 through the council’s Climate Emergency Community Grants (funded by the Shared Prosperity Fund) to repair and maintain its wind turbines which are essential for powering the heated greenhouses sustainably.

And the food that is grown inside allows the organisation to grow organic vegetables to support its Food for Scotland programme.

ISKCON Director George McMullan said: “By repairing the wind turbines, we ensure a sustainable energy source for our greenhouses, which will increase our capacity to grow organic vegetables.

“These vegetables will be used in our meal delivery service, benefiting the elderly and low-income families, while our community meals will serve as a platform to raise awareness about sustainability.

“This holistic approach promotes environmental stewardship, reduces waste, and enhances the well-being of vulnerable individuals, creating a resilient and caring community.”

The food programme emphasizes plant-based meals, which have a lower carbon footprint compared to animal-based foods. By sourcing ingredients locally and from its organic greenhouses, ISKCON not only supports the local economy but also minimises vehicle emissions.