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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We’re recruiting! 🚨 💼 🌿 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Now is a crucial time for Scotland’s environment & we’re looking for a Events Officer. If you want to help make a real difference for Scotland’s environment, come and join us. Closing date 22nd October 2026 . Full details 👇 www.scotlink.org/who-we-are/v...

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

We’ll be at the Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference this Saturday October 10th! Come and say hello at the joint Scottish Environment LINK and Stop Climate Chaos Scotland stand, where you can find out more about our work and Scotland’s environmental and climate organisations. @sccscot.bsky.social

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Scot Gov's Marine Directorate is running a series of drop-in sessions for its long-awaited public consultation on marine protected areas and priority marine features. We strongly encourage everyone who can to attend, ask questions, and share local knowledge! Find out more: shorturl.at/O5XRi

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today Scottish Environment LINK members gave evidence to Parliament’s Rural Affairs Committee on marine priorities. As Scotland’s seas continue to decline, we need inclusive management and well-resourced Marine Protected Areas to deliver win-wins for nature, fishing, and coastal communities.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Along with 14 of our member organisations, we've published a statement today on why we're not persuaded of the case for merging NatureScot and other public bodies into a single environmental agency. Read our statement: shorturl.at/51Ow2 📷Sandra Graham

A photo of a rowan tree laden with berries

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

LINK is calling for calling for effective, science-led protections for Scotland’s seas as the Scottish government launches its long-overdue public consultation today on protections for wildlife in inshore marine protected areas. Read our press release: shorturl.at/B9P3v 📷 Cath Bain/WDC

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The results of our @survation.bsky.social survey on the state of nature and government performance add to the evidence that there's a high level of concern for the environment and a strong political incentive for government to act. Dan Paris looks at the findings in a new blog post shorturl.at/jmy7g

Text and a pie chart on a green background. The headline reads, ‘44% of people think Scotland’s natural environment has declined during their lifetime. The subheading reads, ‘Scotland’s natural environment has…’.
The pie chart shows 44% for ‘declined’, 31% for ‘not changed’, 16% for ‘improved’ and 9% for ‘don’t know’.
Below the pic chart is this text:
Source: Polling conducted by Survation, commissioned by Scottish Environment LINK. 2026 poll was conducted between 5th August –10th August 2026 with a sample size of 1007.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today, LINK’s @danparis.bsky.social spoke to @parliament.scot's Climate Action Committee, highlighting nature as one of our most important assets and as a first line of defence against climate change. Restoring biodiversity goes hand in hand with climate action. Full meeting: shorturl.at/qtgO9

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Natural woodland regeneration and colonisation could help Scotland meet its net zero targets. But to do so, we must change how we fund & support forestry. Read LINK's latest report to find out more about natural woodland regeneration & our policy proposals for the Scot Gov. 🔗 shorturl.at/ObxiV

A green background with text and drawings of trees, acorns, a robin and a squirrel. The headline reads ‘What is natural woodland regeneration and colonisation?’. Below it are two paragraphs of text in speech bubbles.
The first reads, ‘Natural regeneration is the establishment of young trees within an existing woodland by natural means, and is the way in which woodlands naturally perpetuated themselves before humanity became tree planters.’
The second reads, ‘Natural colonisation is the establishment of young trees onto open ground, the creation of new woodlands by natural processes.’

A green background with text and drawings of a tree trunk, grass, a hedgehog, a frog, a snail and a pine marten.The headline reads, ‘LINK’s policy proposals for natural woodland regeneration’. Below it are three paragraphs of text in speech bubbles.
The first reads, ‘Shift the balance of funding for forestry towards supporting natural regeneration. With 50% of funding to be ring-fenced for native woodland creation and management.’
The second reads, ‘Increase the role of natural regeneration and colonisation in achieving woodland creation targets, and encourage uptake by supporting associated management costs.’
The third reads, ‘Support people on the ground to keep deer numbers at a level which allows natural regeneration and colonisation.’

A green background with text and icons. The headline reads, ‘Advantages of natural woodland regeneration & colonisation’.
The first section of text, titled ‘Economic’ and next to a money icon, reads:
Lower up front establishment costs – e.g., no
need for purchasing seedlings, plastic tree guards
or hiring planting contractors
Lower long-term maintenance and management
expenses
The second section, titled ‘Social’ and next to a people icon, reads:
Reduced soil disturbance - decreases flooding and
runoff, thus reducing pollution risk in watercourses
and improving water quality
Preserves local heritage and natural landscape
aesthetics over artificial plantations

The third section, titled ‘Environmental’ and next to a globe icon, reads:
Climate mitigation - e.g., Less soil disturbance
= less CO2 released into the atmosphere
Biodiversity boost - Provides a greater variety of
different habitat structures for wildlife
Climate adaptation - Genetic diversity increases
resilience to climate change and disease

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

4 in 10 planning departments in Scotland’s local authorities have no in-house ecological expertise. We need properly resourced experts to assist with informed decision-making to protect Scotland’s nature. Read The National's article: shorturl.at/kO9eD Explore LINK's Scorecard: shorturl.at/ecQG2

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

How can we know nature protection is working if we aren't properly monitoring it? Scotland signed up to protect 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030, but a new Nature Protection Scorecard reveals a critical gap. Read The Ferret's article: shorturl.at/XhGvF Explore Scorecard: shorturl.at/ecQG2

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

NEW ARTICLE! 🚨 Scotland can’t afford to wait to protect its seas. Over a decade after the Marine (Scotland) Act, key inshore protections are still missing. The government must act to protect marine life & support local fishers. Read our latest article published in The Herald: shorturl.at/uNdaH

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In a new guest blog LINK’s former Chair James Curran @jamescurranhere.bsky.social discusses how we can best measure Scotland's path to a sustainable future & looks at how an index of sustainable development could help track our economic, social & environmental progress. Read here: shorturl.at/A0oCT

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Take two minutes to help save Scottish seas 👇 Scotland's marine protected areas need specially tailored fishing restrictions to protect the amazing wildlife within them. Join the call for a public consultation in the first 100 days of parliament. Write to your MSPs before Aug 22! shorturl.at/Nzo5w

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

As reported in The Herald yesterday, a major Scottish environmental watchdog found that the govt failed to meet legal duties to protect the seabed. Their recent June 2026 report cites critical policy gaps and issues formal recommendations, legally requiring a response within 6 months. Links below👇

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

As the new session of the Scottish Parliament progresses, we have outlined our key asks for the 2026 Programme for Government. To tackle the climate and nature crises, we call on the Scot Govt to take bold action to protect our environment and support our communities. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/F6Zsa

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Scotland has achieved seven consecutive years of growth in organic farming, but we still lag behind our EU neighbours. Looking towards the 2026–2031 parliament, we are asking the Scot Gov to set a new target to double organic land cover over the next five years. Read more: shorturl.at/FOfnY

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

If you’re aged 18–30 and joining us at Sea Scotland, you’re invited to attend our exclusive pre-conference youth workshop and social, designed to help you make the most of your Sea Scotland experience. The ticket includes access to Sea Scotland on 27th October! Book your place now shorturl.at/9eybK

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Few industries are as woven into Scotland’s coastal identity as fishing, yet our seas face an increasingly complex management crisis. So why is current marine policy stalling, and how can spatial management be crucial for marine recovery? 👉 Read the full article: www.scotlink.org/the-elephant...

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Take two minutes to write to your MSPs to call for action to give Scotland's seas the protections they deserve! Join our call for a public consultation within the first 100 days of the new parliament on finally implementing the protections our oceans need. Act now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Are you aged 18–25 & heading to Sea Scotland 2026? 🌊 Don’t miss the Sea Scotland Youth Event! 📍 Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre 📅 26 Oct 2026 Join us for a free workshop & dinner to connect, discuss ocean justice, and build confidence before the main conference. Eventbrite coming soon! 🎟️

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Are you doomscrolling again? 👀 Turn that screen time into action for Scotland’s marine life. Many of our marine protected areas have no real protection from destructive industrial fishing. Take 30 seconds to protect our seas. Click the link to email your MSPs now! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Calling marine sector innovators! 📢 Want to showcase your leadership in the marine sector? Be a Sponsor for Sea Scotland 2026 on 27 October! Your support will help drive a diverse, inclusive, and engaging event. Find out more at www.seascotland.scot 🪸 @seascotland.bsky.social #SeaScotland2026

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

If you were a Nature Champion what would you champion? From golden eagles to coral reefs, Scotland's wildlife is incredible but 1 in 9 species are at risk of extinction. Encourage your local MSPs to become Nature Champions. Nature needs your voice in the Scottish Parliament! #whatwouldyouchampion

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We had a fantastic time at the SCVO Charity Awards in Glasgow! Honoured to be finalists shortlisted for Campaign of the Year with our Scotland Loves Nature Campaign. It was a truly inspiring night celebrating vital social & environmental work happening across Scotland! #ScotCharityAwards

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A big welcome to our newest members, Beaver Trust @beavertrust.org and Surfers Against Sewage @sascampaigns.bsky.social to LINK's network of over 50 diverse organisations! 🦫🌊 Check out their websites to learn about the incredible work that these groups do! 👇 beavertrust.org www.sas.org.uk

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Standing up for nature also means standing up for humanity! We cannot live without our precious natural environment. Want to stand up for Scotland’s nature? Add your voice to the campaigns mentioned below! Your voice is your most powerful tool, and you can use it to help them succeed! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👇 🔗

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Let's celebrate #WorldOceanDay by protecting Scotland’s marine life! 🐬🐋💙🌊 After 10 years of delays our Marine Protected Areas still lack real protection from destructive fishing gear. Take 2 seconds to tell your MSPs to act in the first 100 days of this parliament! scotlink.eaction.online/100days/

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Stand Up for Nature demo today! Incredible turnout! Special thanks to the MSPs who showed up, our guest speakers for their inspiring words, and our talented musicians for keeping the energy high. ✊ 📸 Colin Hattersley #standupfornature #scottishparliament

Campaigners and MSPs outside the Scottish parliament, holding signs with messages including, ‘Stand up for nature’ ‘Scotland loves nature’, Save our national pollination service’, and ‘Stand up for trees’. Some campaigners are wearing bumblebee, red squirrel and bat costumes, and others are holding puffin, curlew and swift puppets.

Two campaigners dressed in bumblebee and red squirrel costumes, jumping in the air and holding signs reading ‘Scotland loves nature’, outside the Scottish parliament.

Campaigners holding swift, puffin and curlew puppets outside the Scottish parliament, with other demonstrators standing behind them.

A small crowd listens to a speaker outside the Scottish parliament, with Salisbury Crags in the background.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Will you join our demo TOMORROW to stand up for Scotland’s nature? The more of us there are, the louder our call for real change will be. Let’s turn the Natural Environment Act into real action! June 4th |12:30pm–2pm |Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Sign up! rb.gy/lwsa09

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Join us next Thursday June 4 12:30-2pm outside Scottish Parliament to demand real recovery for Scotland’s nature! The more of us who show up, the stronger our message to MSPs! There will be live music and incredible speakers. Let's stand up for nature together! 🙌 Sign up! shorturl.at/wqIC4

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Scotland is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. Is the government doing enough to fix it? Our new Progress Tracker monitors 136 critical actions to create accountability for nature recovery. The results might surprise you. Explore the tracker: www.scotlink.org/sbs-tracker/

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Scotland’s marine protected areas are still not properly protected after a decade of government delays. We need a consultation in the first 100 days of parliament to fix this! Take 2 minutes to write to your MSPs today scotlink.org/100days Let's give our seas the protection they deserve #100days

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that Scotland Loves Nature campaign is a finalist for Campaign of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Charity Awards! Thank you to everyone who helped us turn nature recovery into law this year through the Natural Environment Act. Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotland-lov...

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Join our demo to stand up for Scotland’s nature! With 1/9 species at risk of extinction, Scotland’s nature needs our help to recover. Join us on June 4 from 12:30pm–2pm at the Scottish Parliament to call for urgent government action to restore Scotland's nature! Sign up here: rb.gy/lwsa09

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Nature can't remain a background issue Scotland is one of the most ecologically degraded countries in the world. Despite looming deadlines nature has remained low profile this election. The Scottish Govt must focus on restoring nature & tackling climate change. Read article: shorturl.at/e2TAi

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who helped us raise an amazing £13,514 through the Big Give Earth Raise! 💚 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🐾 🐝 🌿 All of the money raised will support our efforts to hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s amazing nature across land and sea. #EarthRaise

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

24 HOURS LEFT to DOUBLE your impact for Scotland’s nature! So far we’ve raised £10,964 and there’s £9,096 to go. This is your last chance to donate and help us hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s nature! Donate today 👉 dub.sh/donate-scotl... 🌿

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Double your impact for Scotland’s nature! So far we’ve raised £10,182 and there’s 2 days left to raise £9,818. Until April 29 every £1 you donate for nature is doubled. Help us hold the Scottish government to account and push for action to restore Scotland’s nature! Donate dub.sh/donate-scotl...

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Scotland’s nature is vital for all of us — let’s restore it together! Your donation helps us to push for nature recovery on land and sea. Donate today to have your impact DOUBLED by the Big Give dub.sh/donate-scotl... Donations DOUBLED 22-29 April Thank you for standing up for Scotland’s nature!

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Double your impact for Scotland’s nature! Donate at dub.sh/donate-scotl... Scotland’s nature is vital to all of us. Every £1 donated to Scottish Environment LINK is doubled until April 29th. Help us hold the Scottish govt to account & push for action to restore nature! @biggive.bsky.social

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The next Scottish election will bring a massive turnover in representatives. After a 5 year rollercoaster for environmental policy, this next parliament will be crucial to stop biodiversity loss. Can the next government meet the scale of the environmental crises we face? Read more: bit.ly/4vfRtMe

Image of a person dressed up as a red squirrel standing outside of Scottish parliament holding a sign that says "Nature Targets Now"

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Focused leadership, expert staffing and an ‘early warning system’ are key to meeting Scotland’s nature restoration targets, says a new LINK report. It urges the Scottish government to act swiftly with ambitious but achievable targets to protect nature. Article: bit.ly/3PAwDqH Report: bit.ly/3O9p6i5

Image of a kingfisher with headline 'Hitting the targets: Delivering Scotland's nature ambitions'. Authors: Dan Paris and Dr Deborah Long.

Blue background with headline 'Closing Scotland's nature restoration delivery gap'. Three illustrative icons next to the following text: The Natural Environment Act, passed earlier this year, means that the Scottish Government must set legal targets for nature restoration.

Despite cross-party support for nature, short-term budgets and lack of decisive action are slowing down urgent response for nature.

LINK’s latest report identifies the main barriers to Scotland’s nature restoration and provides recommendations for meeting its targets.

Orange background with headline ' Key challenges and barriers to delivery' followed by icons illustrating the following three points: Need for strategic leadership:
Lack of high-level oversight to connect projects and prioritise real-world results over ticking boxes.

Complex policy landscape:
Overlapping strategies and isolated approaches can distract from delivery and action.

Lack of resources and skills:
Delivery bodies lack the staff and specific ecological knowledge needed to turn written policies into visible outcomes.

Blue background with headline 'Key recommendations' followed by three points illiustrated with icons: Set targets that are achievable, but ambitious enough to drive action.

Ensure strategic focus on the actions that will make a diﬀerence.

Develop an ‘early warning system’ for progress on targets and Biodiversity Strategy.

Strengthen delivery capacity and improve engagement.

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Scotland’s new Rural Support Plan delays vital farming reforms for a decade. Environmental groups say this “lost decade” misses a crucial chance to support farmers and crofters in meeting Scotland’s climate and nature targets. Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotlands-fa... #SustainableFarming

Landscape image of Scottish farmland in East Lothian taken by Sandra Graham

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Save the date for Sea Scotland 2026...and it’s our 10th birthday! 🎉 More details, including this year’s Sea Scotland youth event, coming soon. @youth4seas.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social @howellmarine.bsky.social @faunaflora.bsky.social 📸 NatureScot

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The Climate Change Committee’s recent report warns Scotland’s farming policies lack plans to cut emissions post-2030. Farmers and crofters face big hurdles with just 5% of funding for climate friendly farming. We need urgent and decisive government action. Read the article: tinyurl.com/55tf79cs

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Scotland’s seas need urgent protection. After a decade of delays, Scottish Environment LINK calls on party leaders to start a public consultation on coastal marine protected areas within 100 days of the May 2026 elections. Let’s protect marine life and support coastal communities. #SaveScottishSeas

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This week LINK co-hosted Scotland’s Big Nature & Climate Debate. 400+ joined and 140+ great questions were submitted! Thanks to all who took part in this vital pre-election hustings, addressing nature, climate, food, energy, and community protection. Watch here: www.youtube.com/live/psaAR61...

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Climate advisors warn the Scottish government lacks a credible plan to cut farming emissions. Agriculture is a major driver of climate change, and farmers and crofters need real support and funding to shift to sustainable practices. Read more: www.scotlink.org/scotland-mus... #climateactionscot

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Scottish Environment LINK @scotlink.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

With the passage of the #NaturalEnvironmentBill, which requires government ministers to set legally binding nature recovery targets, the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign has achieved its main aim! Here's a look back at the highlights of this campaign. www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/how-we-won-t...

Four people standing in front of the Scottish parliament building, wearing puffin, wildcat, red squirrel and bumblebee costumes and holding signs reading 'protect our home', 'nature targets now' and 'restore nature'. The person in the bumblebee costume is jumping into the air.

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