At The Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore on 2nd July and The Glenmoriston Hotel, Inverness on 3rd July 2026 at 10.45 am to 4 pm The Rowett Institute invites you to join them for an engagement event focused on accelerating nature‑based approaches that can strengthen and...
Hot off the press
by Anne MacLennan A flurry of publications in recent weeks highlight the need to build resilience in preparation for interacting multiple hazards such as extreme weather events, economic turmoil and cyber-mischief in our interconnected, but unstable, global...
Food security
by Anne MacLennan A Joint Statement from food and security experts calls on the Government to re-evaluate its assertion that ‘the UK has a resilient food system’ and to update the national food strategy in the light of increasing risks to food...
Scotland’s nature recovery is lagging
Scottish Environment LINK, a coalition of 50 environmental groups, has tracked the Scottish government’s 2024 Biodiversity Strategy, analysing all 136 actions in the plan. It finds that around one in seven (18 actions) are complete, about half (69) are in progress,...
Peatland restoration standard: consultation
NatureScot has launched its consultation on the first voluntary, industry standard for peatland restoration, for anyone involved in caring for peatlands. The guidance includes principles for decision making, legal requirements and good practice, covering protection,...
Scotland fisheries and protection of the marine environment
More than 15,000 people have signed the Our Seas petition to protect at least 30% of inshore waters from bottom-trawling and dredging. If you want to know more about where each party stands on protection of the marine environment, check out this blogby Open...
The Scottish Food Commission
The Scottish Food Commission was launched in March 2026 with the vision of "Making food work for all." Their remit is to oversee the development and implementation of the Good Food Nation Act to drive transformational change of Scotland's food system into a fairer,...
Funding for local climate action
Funding for local climate actionIn the lead up to the presentation of Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to Parliament,the Government has announced a £7 million funding package to empower communities and regions to carry out actions towards reaching net...
National Food Debate
Wednesday 8 April, 6:30 - 8:30 pm online This is an invitation to attend a hustings organised by the Scottish Food Coalition (an alliance of 70+ organisations working for a just transition to a fair, healthy, sustainable food system) in Edinburgh...
Coping with climate anxiety
Coping with climate anxiety The Australian Climate Council Climate Anxiety Toolkit has many resources and suggestions.Scottish Community Climate Action Network has a series of online sessions to talk with others concerned about climate change and...