Browsing: environment

Legislation to Improve Protection for Wildlife Scotlandā€™s wildlife will benefit from increased protection thanks to a new law passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Wildlife Management…

Sale & Supply Legislation Published A ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Scotland is due to come into effect on 1 April…

Enabling Sustainable Measures for Deer Management Protecting and enhancing nature and improving animal welfare are the key aims of proposed changes to deer management legislation. It…

Climate Change The recent series of severe weather events, culminating Storm Babet, have served to remind us of the developing threat posed by Climate Change. This…

Supporting industry and communities. The marine environment could be better protected and new green jobs could be generated to help create stronger local economies and vibrant…

Nominations Process Begins Communities and organisations are being invited to submit their proposals to become Scotlandā€™s next National Park. A key commitment in the Bute House…

First Minister arrives in New York ahead of Climate Week NYC. A call for bold, sustained action from international partners to deliver on climate pledges and…

New strategy to support Scotlandā€™s fish farming sector. Actions to increase the productivity of Scotlandā€™s aquaculture sector and help reduce its impact on the environment have…

Reducing Waste & Growing Green Economy New legislation will create the tools to tackle waste and increase reuse and recycling rates. The Circular Economy Bill will…