Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform relaunch and Nature Futures Webinar

Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform

The Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform (CNEP) is the world’s largest community of nature-based enterprises. The platform is open for all and there is no registration fee. The platform provides a range of knowledge sharing opportunities:

Connect buyers and sellers: Find experts to help deliver nature-based solutions, and allows nature based enterprises to register to secure new business
Find your tribe: network with like-minded, nature-positive pioneers
Stay up to date: access the latest knowledge, tools, reports and news

Nature Futures 2023 - Inaugural horizon scanning webinar

On 15 Mar at 1pm as part of the wider relaunch of the Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform to its 2500+ members, the webinar will bring together 10 industry leading experts paired to lead 15 minute conversations about key trends and how how nature based enterprises can best position themselves to take advantage of those trends and the opportunities or challenges they bring.

Session conversation pairings:- Regenerative Tourism & Health and Wellbeing | Green Buildings & Water Management | Ecosystem Restoration & Regenerative Agriculture | Regenerative Forestry & Smart Tech | Urban Landscapes & Community Engagement

greenspace scotland and Connecting Nature

Glasgow City Council and greenspace scotland were partners in the international Connecting Nature project, which was implemented and funded under the EU Horizon 2020 programme. Through Connecting Nature, 10 European cities invested in large scale implementation of nature-based solutions, measuring the impact and sharing their experience on a global scale.

The Connecting Nature Enterprise Platform was established in 2020 as part this project.

Latest

New Urban Forestry Programme launches funding opportunities with first projects

The charity Future Woodlands Scotland has selected a nut and fruit tree project in Raploch and Bannockburn to kickstart its efforts to improve urban spaces. The Urban Forestry Programme fully opens in September.
Living Lab Lead of Education and Research - University of Dundee Botanic Garden
Our July ebulletin is out now

Now online our July ebulletin includes the usual greenspace news from Scotland and further afield along with the Project of the Month on a greener Leith in Edinburgh.
Linking Leith's Parks - creating a neighbourhood nature network

Our July 2024 Project of the Month describes how the strategic mapping work of the Edinburgh Nature Network has taken an important step towards local delivery with design and action for 6 of Leith's parks.

New Urban Forestry Programme launches funding opportunities with first projects

The charity Future Woodlands Scotland has selected a nut and fruit tree project in Raploch and Bannockburn to kickstart its efforts to improve urban spaces. The Urban Forestry Programme fully opens in September.
Our July ebulletin is out now

Now online our July ebulletin includes the usual greenspace news from Scotland and further afield along with the Project of the Month on a greener Leith in Edinburgh.
Linking Leith's Parks - creating a neighbourhood nature network

Our July 2024 Project of the Month describes how the strategic mapping work of the Edinburgh Nature Network has taken an important step towards local delivery with design and action for 6 of Leith's parks.
Everyone's Environment publish briefings on poverty and health inequalities and the climate and biodiversity crises

The Everyone's Environment programme has published two briefings on poverty and health inequalities and the climate and biodiversity crises.
City of Edinburgh Council in second stage consultation for regeneration of Seafield

Edinburgh Council has published more detailed masterplanning proposals for the Seafield district - between Leith and Portobello.
Parks4Life Community Fund launched

Now live!! Apply for grants of between £500 and £1,500 for community and Friends groups who work to improve, promote and develop a park or greenspace across Scotland.
Our June ebulletin is out now

Take some time to read our June ebulletin including the exciting launch launch of the Parks4Life Community Fund to support community group deliver on their aim of bringing parks and greenspaces to life across Scotland.
The Lyne Burn Project – Green, Blue, and Community too!

We have published a case study on the Lyne Burn Project, Dunfermline. It brings the story of this multi-dimensional project up to date using pictures and brief descriptions.
Everyone's Environment launch statement for fairer environment and greenspace

The policy statement ideas come from focus groups and surveys of over 800 less advantaged people, backed up by the experiences of charities, part of Everyone’s Environment, a group of over 70 charities.
Update on Scottish ministerial changes and impact of UK General Election

We summarise these current events as they affect Scottish urban greenspace

Tesco Stronger Starts Grants

Up to £1500 funding for local projects. Currently prioritising projects that provide healthy food and activities that boost children and young people’s mental and physical wellbeing.
What is greenspace?

Greenspaces are the 'green lungs' of our towns and cities which contribute to improving people's physical and mental health by providing places for informal recreation and 'breathing spaces' to take time out from the stresses of modern life.
Find and enjoy greenspace

Explore and discover Scotland's wonderful parks and greenspaces using Scotland's greenspace map and MyParkScotland
Other funding sources

There are lots of grant and funding programmes that can support greenspace and park projects, activities and events. Thinking about the impact or benefits of your project might help you identify other funding opportunities too.
Greenspace map

The greenspace map developed with Ordnance Survey provides information about the location and type of all of Scotland's greenspaces.
Silverburn Flax Mill

Crowdfunding appeal to support a major community-led initiative for wellbeing, enterprise and employment, benefiting the people of Levenmouth and beyond. The B-listed former Flax Mill building will be brought back to life, creating a sustainable and iconic centre piece for Silverburn Park.
Ebulletin

Our free, monthly e-bulletin includes local, national and international greenspace-related news, as well as the latest information from greenspace scotland and our members.
Our story

Since 2002, greenspace scotland has provided a national lead on greenspace, working towards our goal that everyone living and working in urban Scotland has easy access to quality greenspace which meets local needs and improves their quality of life.
Young Placechangers Toolkit

The Young Placechangers toolkit aims to inspire young people to take the lead in their local community, to voice their opinions and help make positive change happen. Practical, free and fun - have a look!
Statistics

Statistics about the size and importance of greenspace across Scotland.