"Our planet faces a climate emergency. Inextricably linked to this emergency is looming ecological disaster. Time is running out to tackle these huge global challenges. It will take concerted, radical action from leaders around the world to pave the way for transformative change in line with our sustainable development commitments. … [continue reading] 97 organisations write to Nicola Sturgeon calling for a Scottish Environment Act
Better than Cure
It’s an unavoidable truth that in nature conservation, success can sometimes produce intangible results. Much of what we try to achieve inevitably comprises stopping bad things happening to the environment. A successful bridge-builder has a bridge to look at where there was none; a fund manager, funds to help spend; a medic has well people, who were previously sick. The successful environmental campaigner might find … [continue reading] Better than Cure
Have You Got The Bottle? is fighting for Scotland’s nature
Here at Have You Got The Bottle? we’re fighting for Scotland’s nature. We know about the negative impacts that litter has on wildlife; from insects and small mammals getting stuck inside bottles, to seabirds and creatures feeding plastic to their young. Evidence suggests that more than 140,000 bottles and cans are littered in Scotland every single day. … [continue reading] Have You Got The Bottle? is fighting for Scotland’s nature
Seabirds and marine wildlife need a future underpinned by strong environmental protection laws
Without a doubt Scotland’s land, seas and iconic wildlife have benefited from the EU ‘Nature Directives’ – the Birds and Habitats Directive and other environmental pillars such as the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive. Scottish Seabird Centre CEO Susan Davies explains why the centre is supporting the Fight for Scotland's Nature campaign. … [continue reading] Seabirds and marine wildlife need a future underpinned by strong environmental protection laws
John Muir Trust backs Fight for Scotland’s Nature campaign
Our opportunities for experiencing wildness continue to be diminished through landscape degradation and species decline. It’s vital we don’t reduce our existing commitments as a society to uphold our human right to a healthy environment. We must have laws in place to protect, conserve and repair our wildest places for the benefit of everyone. … [continue reading] John Muir Trust backs Fight for Scotland’s Nature campaign
Over 22,000 people demand a Scottish Environment Act
More than 22,000 people, including primary school children, have written to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon calling for a Scottish Environment Act to protect Scotland’s nature and ensure Brexit doesn’t roll back crucial environmental protections. The calls come at a time of renewed focus on environmental issues … [continue reading] Over 22,000 people demand a Scottish Environment Act
97 organisations write to Nicola Sturgeon calling for a Scottish Environment Act #fightforscotlandsnature https://t.co/De1k9jTdva
'Campaigners urge Holyrood ministers to enshrine EU legal rights in national law' - Our campaign for a #ScottishEnvironmentAct features in today's @guardian #FightForScotlandsNature https://t.co/WqpSr8DHWE
The ‘preventative action’ principle in EU law helps push governments to act FAST instead of letting problems get worse. We need a #ScottishEnvironmentAct to embed EU environmental principles in Scots law! #FightForScotlandsNature