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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS)

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We scrutinise whether public authorities in Scotland comply with environmental law and how effectively they implement it. We also evaluate the law’s effectiveness overall.

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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 8h
We're hiring! We're looking for an In-house Solicitor to join our Corporate Services and Communications Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a developing organisation and contribute to a growing and impactful programme of work on environmental law in Scotland. Apply: bit.ly/4xPmBCe
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Five years ago today, Environmental Standards Scotland was established to help ensure that Scotland’s people and nature benefit from a high-quality, healthy environment through improved compliance with and better implementation of effective environmental law.
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
We're hiring! We're looking for two Scrutiny Officers to join our team and help deliver our new scrutiny functions on biodiversity and nature restoration targets, and local authorities' climate change reporting. Salary: £39,767 Apply by: 11 October 2026 environmentalstandards.scot/about-us/wor...
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Last week, ESS gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament's new Climate Action Committee. Our Chair, Dr @r-dixon.bsky.social, introduced ESS to the committee and shared our views on the Programme for Government, as well as key priorities for the new parliamentary session.
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We're excited to be partnering with the Royal Society of Edinburgh on a new Research Fellowship focused on Scotland's biodiversity pathways. You can find out more about this opportunity, and all the details you need to apply, here: rse.org.uk/award/rse-pe...
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We'll be sharing our next email update soon! If you haven't already done so, subscribe today to make sure you receive the latest news, updates and insights from ESS. Subscribe here ➡️ app.smartsheet.eu/b/form/478ff...
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Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) @envstanscot.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
👋 Hello, Bluesky, We're Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS), the independent body that scrutinises compliance with environmental law and how effectively it is implemented in Scotland. We also evaluate the law’s effectiveness overall. Find out more about us in our new Strategy: bit.ly/4hUjMeX
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