The huge and vital challenge of tackling the joint nature and climate emergencies means our natural world needs allies like never before. Today, we’re celebrating the commitment made by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to Stand Up for Nature. Fifty-one MSPs from across the political parties, many of whom are also species champions, have signed the pledge launched by Scottish Environment LINK to work for the protection, recovery and enhancement of Scotland’s natural environment. … [continue reading] Nature’s allies at Holyrood
Why do we need a watchdog?
European Union protections have played a significant role in protecting our natural environment and stemming the tide of environmental decline in Scotland. There is a risk that many of these protections will be lost if the UK leaves the EU. Regardless of the Brexit scenario, the joint nature and climate crises mean that the Scottish Government needs to strengthen environmental laws, to enforce environmental protection and reverse the declines of habitats and species. … [continue reading] Why do we need a watchdog?
Campaigners welcome Scottish Government’s ‘No Deal’ environment safeguards
Leading environmental charities have welcomed a plan announced by Scotland’s Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham to set up an interim advisory panel to safeguard Scotland’s environmental standards in the event of a No Deal Brexit. Although the EU has this week granted an extension to Article 50, avoiding a No Deal exit on 31 October, this does not take No Deal entirely off the table. … [continue reading] Campaigners welcome Scottish Government’s ‘No Deal’ environment safeguards
We run a marine tourism business and we support the Fight for Scotland’s Nature
We have seen a huge improvement in the wildlife and diversity in the region, including a very significant increase in abundance of species such as jewel anemones which require clear water, more fish and a 286 per cent increase in porpoise. EU legislation has led to greater protection of Scotland's wildlife and it is vital that this continues post-Brexit. … [continue reading] We run a marine tourism business and we support the Fight for Scotland’s Nature
Strong support for a new nature watchdog in Scotland
The results of the Scottish Government's consultation on Environmental Principles and Governance show concern over the potential impact of Brexit on environmental protections, and widespread support for proposals to safeguard standards and introduce new arrangements for scrutinising and enforcing these protections. … [continue reading] Strong support for a new nature watchdog in Scotland
More than 80% of Scots Say they Are Concerned about the Environment
A new poll released today shows that more than three quarters of the Scottish public (86 per cent) say they are concerned about the potential threats to wildlife from climate change, habitat loss and pollution. In addition to this, a staggering 94 per cent have expressed that they see Scotland’s natural environment as ‘very important’ … [continue reading]
Analysis: Scottish Government funding for major environment bodies has been slashed by 40 per cent over the last decade https://theferret.scot/nature-wildlife-environment-funding-cuts/ | @robedwards53 | @ScotLINK estimates https://www.scotlink.org/funding-the-nature-and-climate-emergency-reversing-a-decade-of-austerity-for-the-environment/ | #FightForScotlandsNature #wildlife #biodiversity
Analysis: Scottish Government funding for major environment bodies has been slashed by 40 per cent over the last decade https://theferret.scot/nature-wildlife-environment-funding-cuts/ | @robedwards53 | @ScotLINK estimates https://www.scotlink.org/funding-the-nature-and-climate-emergency-reversing-a-decade-of-austerity-for-the-environment/ | #FightForScotlandsNature #wildlife #biodiversity
