Read our briefing summarising Scotland’s progress towards addressing its breach of the Aarhus Convention’s access to justice requirements, and the reforms needed in this parliamentary session to guarantee full access to environmental justice ...
Learnings from the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill and the next steps for criminalising ecocide
With a new parliament in place, we revisit outstanding questions from the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill’s scrutiny and consider the next steps for the effective criminalisation of ecocide ...
Disability-inclusive climate emergency planning in Scotland
Over the last 18 months, ERCS have been working closely with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate project to identify opportunities for disability-inclusive climate emergency planning in Scotland. Ahead of our roundtable with key stakeholders in June, we are sharing our findings ...
Scottish elections 2026: where do the parties stand on environmental rights?
With only a week to go before the next Scottish Parliament election, what commitments have each party made on environmental rights and access to justice? ...
Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Campaign update
This year is critical for tackling sewage pollution. In the last three months, we have been speaking to communities to hear their concerns, so we can push for better regulations ...
Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage: Support our Earth Raise campaign
Between 22-29 April, we're participating in the Big Give Earth Raise to help fund the next phase of Clean Up Scotland's Sewage. Watch our 30-minute webinar to find out why your donation is so important ...
Restore Nature wins legal challenge to protect Todrig from Sitka spruce plantations
Restore Nature won its legal challenge against Scottish Forestry to protect nature and communities around Todrig from proposed Sitka spruce plantations. Read David’s reflections on the process ...
Header image: 'Rainbow joy, Gadloch' by Emma Donaldson.
