The Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform aims to directly connect increasing global market demand for nature-based solutions from public and private sector buyers with supply from innovative enterprises developing new sustainable nature-based solutions. Read more
Report finds use of greenspace was polarised during lockdown and existing inequalities in use of greenspace may have worsened Read more
As we continue to adapt to living with covid-19, we are developing a new resource to encourage and support our greenspaces to be used more for activities that would normally take place inside. Read more
Nesta publish a leaflet on Harnessing renewable energy in parks with learning from our ParkPower project and Powering Parks. Two pilot projects that explored the potential of public parks to become a widely-used source of renewable energy. Read more
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The climate emergency has not gone away and Scottish Ministers remain absolutely committed to a just transition to net-zero emissions by 2045. The CCAF provide capital funding for community-based organisations to tackle climate change Read more
The document: Landscape and Place for Success highlights the vison, recommendations for change and ongoing actions for SLA and stakeholders. Read more
Museum and Galleries Scotland, BEFS and greenspace scotland have launched the Surviving to Thriving programme to support Scottish greenspace and heritage organisations to develop sustainable business models. Read more
Children whose outdoor play areas were transformed from gravel yards to mini-forests showed improved immune systems within a month, research has shown. Read more
The fourth and final Rethinking Parks leaflet on people power in parks is out! Read more
Our October ebulletin is a bumper issue packed with greenspace news from across Scotland and the world Read more
Rapid scoping review of evidence on the health and wellbeing benefits of green infrastructure from Natural England. Read more
Got a question? New resource to find help and advice to make the most of your greenspace Read more
Results from the 2019 edition of the Scottish Household Survey, a continuous survey running since 1999 based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland has been published Read more
This brief from UN Women highlights emerging trends and implications for women’s and girls’ safety in public spaces and cities during the Covid-19 pandemic Read more
This exercise facilitated by the Improvement Service compares the 20 Minute Neighbourhood and Traditional Scenarios in the Edinburgh Local Development Plan Read more
Despite Covid-19 affecting their numbers, proximity and activities, Scotland’s green volunteers have spent the last few months planning for action. Read more
The Taskforce has made 13 recommendations to Scottish Government to bring Scotland’s legacy of derelict urban land back into use in ways that will support a fair and green recovery and to make sure that this never happens again. Read more
Project of the month for October is the Silverburn Park and The Flax Mill initiative in Levenmouth - A joint project between Fife Employment Access Trust (FEAT) and Fife Council with support from Fife Historic Buildings Trust (FBHT) Read more
Report investigating potential for promoting low carbon development and climate change adaptation as part of possible COVID-19 recovery plans, including what could be implemented locally in Glasgow City Region. Read more
Report by the Environment Agency focuses on the relationship between human health and people’s access to and connection with a clean, high quality natural environment in England. It finds Air pollution to be the single biggest environmental threat to health in the UK. Read more
Tennent's project using a greenspace site to cut carbon emissions at Wellpark Brewery has been given the thumbs up by Glasgow City Council. Read more
Scottish Government has issued Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for community food-growing spaces and Social Farms and Gardens Scotland ask "So, what do the current guidelines mean for your activity and how you work?" Read more
Inquiry reveals people want a greener, fairer more equal society as it emerges from the Covid-19 crisis, according to an inquiry by a cross-party group of MPs. Read more
A report published today (16 September) and by The Ramblers highlights that low income households and ethnic minorities live further from UK green spaces Read more