Environment

Read more about New report shows natural capital in Scotland holding steady
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The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) fund for rural Ayrshire and the islands has just launched for its second year.

Read more about Community Led Local Development fund for rural Ayrshire and the islands launched.
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National Whale and Dolphin Watch 2023

Citizen Science Event to Monitor UK’s Marine Mammals

The Sea Watch Foundation is delighted to announce the return of National Whale and Dolphin Watch, a week-long citizen science event taking place from 29 July to 6 August 2023.

Volunteers across the UK are invited to join trained experts at designated watch sites around the country to observe and record sightings of marine mammals. By collecting this data, the event contributes to ongoing scientific research, helping to monitor population trends, distribution, and behaviour of these amazing creatures.

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Six Scottish islands have taken a significant step towards a low carbon future by publishing their Community Climate Action Plans, developed as part of the Carbon Neutral Islands (CNI) project.

Read more about Carbon Neutral Islands project reaches major milestone
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New legislation will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates.

The Circular Economy Bill will give Ministers powers to:

Read more about Circular Economy Bill published
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Participants in a programme designed to encourage new entrants into farming have commented on its successes.

An evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Starter Farm Initiative shows that it has provided opportunities to run a farm business, and valuable skills and experience to enable participants secure future tenancies and further their agricultural careers.

Read more about Supporting the next generation of farmers
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A strategy to make Scotland one of the most innovative small countries in the world has been published.

The National Innovation Strategy sets out plans to align Scotland with European leaders such as Denmark, Finland and Norway over the next decade by placing innovation at the heart of the economy.

It outlines new approaches to develop world leading excellence in key sectors – turning research into successful products and businesses, encouraging more businesses to innovate, and improve productivity while maximising targeted investment from Government and industry.