Last month, the Scottish Government declared responsibility for transformative change for nature. With 1 in 9 species at risk of extinction in Scotland and the world failing to meet its commitments for nature, we must take immediate action to enact laws that protect and enhance the nature around us before it is gone forever. … [continue reading] Why we must have an independent environment watchdog for Scotland
UK internal market could seriously harm Scotland’s environment
Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of Scotland’s leading environment charities, has warned the UK government that its plan to create a UK internal market could seriously harm Scotland’s natural environment by dragging down standards. … [continue reading] UK internal market could seriously harm Scotland’s environment
Scotland’s new environment watchdog needs more teeth
How fully does the Scottish Government's proposed new environment watchdog replace the oversight and enforcement functions previously carried out by EU institutions? Will it have the independence, powers and resources required to hold government to account on environmental matters? … [continue reading] Scotland’s new environment watchdog needs more teeth
How good are Scotland’s new draft environment laws?
If you believe your local environment is being harmed due to the failure of a public body to meet environmental standards, you can raise an official complaint and request an investigation. Well, you can until the end of December 2020, that is, when the Brexit transition period ends. A major benefit of EU membership is … [continue reading]
Campaigners welcome legislation for post-Brexit environmental protections
Scottish Environment LINK has today welcomed the Scottish government’s announcement of a new EU Continuity Bill to safeguard vital environmental protections that would otherwise be lost in December this year, at the end of the Brexit transition period. … [continue reading] Campaigners welcome legislation for post-Brexit environmental protections
Environmental Watchdog Essential for a Post COVID-19 Green Recovery in Scotland
Following the Scottish government’s recent announcement that refusal to extend the Brexit transition would have a damaging impact on Scotland’s recovery from the Covid-19 crisis [1], Scottish Environment LINK (LINK), a coalition of Scotland’s leading environmental charities has warned that the accompanying loss of EU environmental protections for Scotland would also put at risk ambitions … [continue reading]
Join me and @scotlink in the #FightForScotlandsNature - ask Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell @Feorlean to strengthen Scotland's environmental laws: https://www.fightforscotlandsnature.scot/petition
Join me and @scotlink in the #FightForScotlandsNature - ask Cabinet Secretary Michael Russell @Feorlean to strengthen Scotland's environmental laws: https://www.fightforscotlandsnature.scot/petition
As we strive to achieve a #greenrecovery from the pandemic and to tackle climate breakdown and rapid decline of nature, strong laws protecting our natural environment will be more crucial than ever. Take action! Sign the petition http://fightforscotlandsnature.scot/petition #FightForScotlandsNature