Only 1% of Scotland's ancient woodland remains and much of it is unprotected, in poor ecological condition and with no special designation. These irreplaceable and complex ecosystems are under threat ...
ERCS recruiting an Events Administrator (sessional, part-time)
Are you an experienced Events Administrator who is looking for a few extra hours over the summer? We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to help organise our first Environmental Rights Summit in early September ...
New briefing highlights need for a Scottish Environment Court
Read our new briefing summarising arguments for a Scottish Environment Court, in anticipation of the Scottish Government’s consultation on access to justice ...
Bathing water case update: the good, the bad, and the ugly
In March, we submitted a formal complaint to Environmental Standards Scotland about the prohibitively high threshold for applicants seeking bathing water designation for Scotland’s beaches, lochs and rivers ...
The fight to stop the Clydebank incinerator – Kenny’s voice for justice
“I was fighting for my own health, but I felt as if I was fighting for the health of the people in the hospice, the kids in the primary school and the local community generally ..."
Winter e-bulletin
Read our latest news, blogs and FAQs. We've also published our new three year strategy ...
Equal rights of appeal – update
A top UN body has backed calls from environmental and community campaigners to review planning appeal rights across Scotland. This intervention follows repeated calls for equal rights of appeal which have been ignored by the Scottish Government ...
Access to justice on the environment: A review of progress so far
It’s been a whirlwind few months for anyone concerned about access to justice on the environment. Our Policy & Advocacy Officer, Benji, gives an update on what's gone well and what more there is to do ...
