Green Jobs in Scotland
This STEM Nation blog post (December 2022) explores green jobs in Scotland. It includes useful facts and statistics, and links to key websites, reports and resources.
Rise of the Machines for Peatland Restoration
Scotland’s Nature (26 January 2024) describes how the NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION is piloting a training scheme to help more people develop skills in practical peatland restoration. This aims to mitigate climate change and halt Scotland’s biodiversity loss.
NatureScot add to campaigns encouraging careers in nature and greenspace
Greenspace Scotland have shared news about NatureScot’s launch of a series of videos about nature-based jobs, adding to the growing campaigns to encourage people to take up roles working for nature and greenspace.
Rain garden learning journey in West Lothian parks
Greenspace Scotland have shared this raingarden creation story as their ‘Project of the Month’ in their November e-bulletin.
Nature-based solutions for educators
A new nature-based solutions flipbook developed by NBS EduWORLD features an introduction to nature-based solutions and case studies from rural, coastal, and urban environments. The information has been produced and formatted in a style that can easily be used by educators. Discover more here.
Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills Conference 13th March 2023 10.00-12.30 Online
What skills do we need to deliver nature-based solutions to the climate emergency? Scotland’s first online Nature Restoration Jobs and Skills Conference will demonstrate how nature restoration can tackle the nature and climate emergency and provide attractive new opportunities for business and for Scotland’s current and future workforce. Find out more and book [...]
DYW live offer – nature-based jobs and skills showcase 13 March 2023
Are you a young person at secondary school stage (S1-S6)? Come and join these DYW live sessions 13:30 – 15:15 offered by NatureScot. Young people will hear from a range of professionals working in the nature-based sector. They will learn about the importance of tackling the nature and climate emergency [...]
Towns and cities resources showcasing nature based solutions
The Scottish Wildlife Trust have collated a number of examples, case studies and useful resources for urban nature-based solutions, demonstrating the challenges we face that can be helped by nature-based solutions in our towns and cities. This website page shares great examples of urban nature-based solutions in action.