Since 2022, ERCS has been working closely with the Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP) to investigate and address the range of environmental burdens faced by residents on Gypsy/Traveller sites in Scotland.

This report summarises the findings and learnings of our collaboration across five sites.

Working with residents, our project used an environmental human rights-based approach to challenge and hold local authorities and housing associations to account to improve site conditions.

While residents said their confidence increased in understanding and exercising their rights, sustained support and stronger duty-bearer accountability are required to ensure their rights are upheld.