Cuts to Scotland’s nature restoration fund a misguided step
3 September 2024
This article first appeared in The Scotsman. Scotland’s response to lockdown was to fall in love with nature. The more we were limited to our homes, the more we realised how much nature meant to us and how much it helped us feel better when the world felt bleak. Have we forgotten that? The natural […]
7 in 10 people in rural Scotland want greener farming and fishing
29 August 2024
7 in 10 people living in rural Scotland believe the Scottish Government should do more to make farming and fishing environmentally sustainable, according to a new poll. The findings will put more pressure on Scottish Ministers to deliver for the environment as campaigners await detail of the new agricultural funding system and crucial decisions on […]
8 in 10 people in Scotland have noticed environmental harm in their local area
21 August 2024
Campaigners call for new nature law as three quarters of people in Scotland worried about natural environment The overwhelming majority of people in Scotland have noticed environmental harm in their local area and are worried about the natural environment, according to new polling. Two thirds say they have noticed the impact of climate change in […]
Campaign calls for new law to protect environment
17 July 2024
Three quarters of Scots back legal targets to restore nature Leading environmental groups have today launched a new campaign calling on the Scottish government to bring forward legislation to protect nature. The campaign, Scotland Loves Nature, is backed by 43 organisations, including RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust, and WWF Scotland. The coalition are demanding […]
Letter to First Minister: Environment charities launch Scotland Loves Nature campaign
16 July 2024
On 11 July Deborah Long, chief officer of Scottish Environment LINK, wrote to First Minister John Swinney announcing the forthcoming launch of the Scotland Loves Nature campaign.