Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
The Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) is an interdisciplinary research institute that works with people in creative and flexible ways, to explore pathways for fair and sustainable futures, where communities are represented, empowered and enriched.
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How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025
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5Mar2025
The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?
SISC welcomed Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP to discuss the government's Local Power Plan
All the latest from SISC
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5Mar2025
The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?
SISC welcomed Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP to discuss the government's Local Power PlanMore news on our blog-
How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
-
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
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Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025
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Homes Need More Than Land
Remembering Water in Rural and Island Development Planning
4 Sep 2025
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Past and upcoming events
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5Mar2025
The Local Power Plan: Powering a community energy revolution in Scotland?
SISC welcomed Energy Minister Michael Shanks MP to discuss the government's Local Power PlanMore events-
How community is understood and why it matters
SISC's Head of Research Dr Iain Cairns on defining 'community'
21 Jan 2026
-
Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever
Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity.
8 Dec 2025
-
Research highlights best practice for renewable energy community benefit funds
A new report by the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities (SISC) has identified Foundation Scotland as a model for good practice in the design and governance of Community Benefit Funds (CBFs), which support communities affected by renewable energy developments.
24 Nov 2025
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Homes Need More Than Land
Remembering Water in Rural and Island Development Planning
4 Sep 2025
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