Innovation solutions

We provide innovation solutions - doing things differently and doing different things to support systems change and transformation.

We build on an emerging evidence and knowledge base as to what brings about change -

We work with others to (re) imagine the future and embed creative practice in our approach.

We seek opportunities to develop new ways of working and put new theory in practice.

We bring together diverse collaborations to address shared challenges and explore innovative solutions.

We are committed to iterative learning and reflection, and to trying out new internal learning processes and practice.

Examples of innovation solutions projects:

CreaTures: Sniffer is a partner in CreaTures: Creative Practices for Transformational Futures, a transdisciplinary project that will identify how the arts can address climate change and its effects through identifying existing, often hidden transformational, creative practices.
Clyde Rebuilt: a ground-breaking project in which representatives from across the Glasgow City Region jointly developed interconnected projects for adapting to climate change challenges by 2030.

Latest

Land based adaptation skills – research for Inner Forth Futures

In summer 2022 Sniffer collaborated with greenspace scotland on a piece of research for Inner Forth Futures partnership as part of its Climate FORTH (Furthering Our Resilience Through Heritage) project development phase.
The role of creative practice in bringing about change

Ruth Wolstenholme, Sniffer’s Managing Director, reflects on Sniffer’s role in the CreaTures project and the exciting outputs from it.
Invitation to Quote: South East Scotland Economic Assessment of Climate Risks and Opportunities

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified consultant to undertake an economic assessment of the climate risks and opportunities for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland Region.
Harper Loonsk, Climate Resilience Manager

Harper is the Climate Resilience Manager for Highland Adapts. Building on her academic background in ethnic studies, migration, and environmental sustainability, Harper is passionate about climate resilience and environmental justice. In addition to working in the environment sector, Harper also has experience in refugee and asylum law. She is particularly interested in partnership building, climate data democratisation, and nature-based resilience.

Climate ready leadership

We equip and nurture leaders and organisations to address climate as part of systems change.
Climate ready placemaking

We create and support place-based partnerships, networks and alliances for change.

Vacancies

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Flood Resilient Scotland 2024 Conference – Scotland’s Flood Resilient Future

Sniffer was delighted to host the newly branded 2024 Sniffer Flooding Conference. The conference was held at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on 08-09 February 2024 and was a hybrid event.
Vision, mission and values

Sniffer acts as a catalyst, fostering collaboration across sectors and places to ensure transformation towards a flourishing and fairer future for all in a changing climate
FRM2023 Conference - Water Resilient Places

Sniffer was delighted to host the return of the annual Scottish Flood Risk Management Conference. The 2-day hybrid conference was held in person on 22 – 23 February 2023 at Perth Concert Hall. We welcomed over 600 delegates - the biggest Scottish FRM conference to date. Presentations and recordings from the event are now available online.
Adaptation Scotland

Sniffer is helping Scotland get ready for the impacts of climate change by raising awareness of climate risks and opportunities, and creating catalysts for collaborative action through the Adaptation Scotland Programme.
Climate Ready Clyde

Sniffer is a key enabler and secretariat for Climate Ready Clyde, a leading cross-sector initiative working to create and deliver a shared vision, strategy and action plan for an adapting Glasgow City Region.
Our story
Flood Risk Management Conference 2018

The 2018 conference was held at the Strathclyde Technology and Innovation Centre in Glasgow from 5-6 February. A full conference summary report and all the presentations from the conference are now available to download. Thank to all those who contributed and attended for making another successful year.
Our Board of Trustees

Our Board of Trustees is responsible for governance and strategy.
Flood Resilience

Sniffer helps to manage flood risk in Scotland by sharing good practice and strengthening professional networks through innovative events.