Connecting Nature tool to help cities and other organisations navigate the path towards the large scale implementation of nature-based solutions. Read more
Scottish Government's Roadmap to world-leading climate change targets published with more than 100 new policies and proposals to support Scotland’s green recovery. Read more
A report from NatureScot has revealed the huge opportunity for nature-based jobs to help Scotland secure a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic and support the transition towards a net-zero economy. Read more
How can Glasgow become greener, healthier and wilder? The National Park City group has completed the first draft of the proposal for Glasgow to become a National Park City and is now looking for projects. Read more
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Join the launch of a virtual photo exhibition from a collection of Glasgow photographers celebrating Glasgow's parks and greenspaces Read more
A study – the first of its kind in the UK – has provided quantitative evidence of the natural capital benefits of planting new woodlands. Read more
Adaptation Scotland has published a new climate projections summary. The summary provides an overview for Scotland of the most up to date UK Met Office Climate Projections. Read more
East Lothian Council (ELC) have published a progress update on their Climate Change Strategy. ELC is a key partner in the national ParkPower project Green Heat in Greenspaces lead by greenspace scotland Read more
Thousands of hectares of vacant and derelict land across Scotland will be transformed through a new £50 million programme over the next five years. Read more
2021 Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards are open and ready for your entry!! Read more
Winchburgh Community Growing Group have published a video taking a look back at 2020 Read more
As we enter 2021 and mainland Scotland is moved in to lockdown new guidance has been published by the Scottish Government Read more
The latest international design competition from the The Landscape Institute - Transforming the urban landscape - showcases a vision for post-COVID-19 streets and spaces. Read more
This study from New Zealand shows that young pre-school children are considerate and thoughtful planners creating a model city that work for all people, animals and plants. Read more
This study suggests that unintentional daily contact to nature through street trees close to the home may reduce the risk of depression, especially for individuals in deprived groups. Read more
Community groups, charities and NGOs can apply for NatureScot £200,000 fund to help to identify local impacts and opportunities of visitor management at nature destinations across the country. The closing date for applications is Friday 29 January Read more
Arts and Business Scotland will host a digital event on 27 January to launch their three year programme to support the arts and heritage sectors in Scotland, ‘Building Capacity: Developing Skills’ Read more
Most of the greenspace scotland team are now away from our home working desks enjoying the outdoors until 5 Jan 2021. Read more
The first edition of ParkLife showcases the great work taking place in Glasgow's parks and open spaces. Read more
An event for youth workers and others supporting young people to get involved in place discussions and decisions. Read more
Paris set to remove half of its 140,000 on-street car parking spaces as it aims to make the city greener, more people & child-friendly. Read more
With over 50,000 votes cast, and in a year that has seen parks and greenspaces serve a vital role for health and wellbeing worldwide the Green Flag Award have announced the top ten international winner sites. Read more
The primary focus is on resilience and supporting heritage not-for-profit and public sector organisations and local authorities through the continuing COVID-19 crisis. Read more
A cash boost of nearly £4 million will see hundreds of thousands of new trees planted including in towns and cities and near rivers to reduce flood risk Read more
Keep Britain Tidy have officially announced the launch of a new International Parks and Greenspaces Resources Hub as part of their ongoing management and development of the Green Flag Award program. Read more