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Weekly round-up: 14/12/18
14th December 2018
COP 2 The United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP24, took place in Poland this week. Climate Change and Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham attended to underline the measures and future actions the Scottish Government’s is taking in the fight against climate change. Just Transition members announced The first members of Scotland’s Just Transition Commission were announced,…
Winter rural crime: snow joking matter
14th December 2018
By Catriona Maclean, Head of Rural Economy and Communities Scotland’s rural communities are some of the most rewarding – and safest – places to live and work in. However, by their very nature, rural areas and the way of life that comes with them mean there are unique set of issues and challenges faced by…
Weekly round-up: 07/12
7th December 2018
Fisheries and Aquaculture funding Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing announced £4.8 million has been awarded to 29 fishery and aquaculture projects across Scotland, helping coastal communities to diversify their economies and transition to sustainable fishing. Young People’s Food and Drink event The Scottish Government has pledged £7.5 million until 2020 to support…
Weekly round-up: 23/11
23rd November 2018
Crown Estate Bill passed Local authorities and communities will have a stronger voice in the management of the Crown Estate Scotland assets, as Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham confirms the passing of the Scottish Crown Estate Bill Read more Nuffield Farm Conference In his welcome to the 2018 Nuffield Farming Conference, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus…
Winter is coming
9th November 2018
By Ian Davidson, Head of Agriculture Policy Division Farming can be a rewarding profession – but there can be no doubt it poses a unique set of challenges. Over the past year, a wet winter followed by a cold spring and then the long, dry summer has meant farmers have faced many challenges including…
Environmental news round-up
2nd November 2018
Read on to discover the latest Greener Scotland news from over the last week. New Plastics Economy Global Commitment The Scottish Government has signed the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment as part of our efforts to eliminate plastic pollution. The Commitment is an important way to encourage focused action on plastics by governments, urban centres and…