Green events in Edinburgh in April 2026

Arctic, Antarctic... and a Dash of Mars

Join Dr Niamh Shaw, ESA Champion in Space Education and fellow of The Explorers Club, on a warm and witty journey from the Arctic to Antarctica… with a playful dash of Mars!

Basic Sewing: A Lifetime Skill

Join Drill Hall based artists Remode Collective for this 3 hour workshop where you will learn the basics, build your confidence and get you started on the exciting journey of sewing and mending!

Drift

Drift is a dance piece that explores the state of our oceans today, focusing on the impact of overfishing.

Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival

Learn about the importance of biodiversity conservation for all of us when Edinburgh Conservation Film Festival returns to the National Museum of Scotland on Saturday 11th April!

Modern Alchemy: Behind the Scenes of an Art-Science Collaboration

Join us on Thursday 16th April at Edinburgh Printmakers for an evening conversation between artist Susan Aldworth and scientist Dr Amanda Jarvis!

Ocean with David Attenborough

Institut Francais d Ecosse are hosting a screening of Ocean with David Attenborough - a stunning documentary showing us the wonder and vitality of the ocean.

Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate Crisis

How do we get out of a climate crisis of our own making? Take an optimistic look at how we can all play a part in triggering positive tipping points to avoid the worst dangers to our future climate.

Protecting Our Ocean Heritage

Dive into two presentations of ocean discovery at Institut Francais d Ecosse with top experts Olivier Poivre d'Arvor and Harriet Harden-Davies as they share vital insights on protecting our seas!

Sink or Swim: How the World Needs to Adapt to a Changing Climate

Susannah Fisher tells the story of the tough choices that lie ahead, and looks at ways we can still have a liveable planet. The choice is in our hands. Will we choose to sink or swim?

The Future of Livestock Farming

From avian flu-resistant chickens to livestock resilient to climate change, gene editing offers a more precise way to build on centuries of traditional breeding.

The Future of Water: Working in Tune with Nature

Join Arup’s Global Water Lead Dr Mark Fletcher to find out what happens when the world's most essential resource starts to behave in unexpected ways?

Join Glasgow Eco Trust and Victoria Park Community Trust on Sunday 19th April for their annual Spring Into Summer Family Fun Day with activities, music, info stalls and more!