Opening Up Vocational Pathways into Nature-based Green Jobs
CIEEM (the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management) share this report which explores one way to address the ecology skills gap. Many more people with ecology skills are required to work in this sector to address climate change and restore nature. This report highlights the need to improve pathways [...]
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.
Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices events – free tickets!
“Making Waves: Sea Scotland Youth Voices” is an event dedicated to people aged 18 – 30. It provides a key platform to share ideas, learn from diverse experiences, and actively contribute to sustainable solutions for the challenges facing Scotland’s seas. The events are online on the 17th of April and [...]
What do the Young Darwin scholars of 2023 have to say?
Find out more, in this Field Studies Council blog by Mollie Clay, Biodiversity Learning Development Officer.
Species on the Edge Youth Panel – still recruiting!
Young people aged 16-25 from selected areas within the Species on the Edge project are still invited to join the Species on the Edge Youth Panel. Applications are still open to those from the Solway Coast, North Coast, Shetland, and Outer Hebrides project areas. Follow the link to check out [...]
New report from The Princes Trust on young people’s attitudes to jobs in the green economy
This report (November 2023) from The Prince's Trust provides insights from young people that will help to inform wider policy debate about how the transition to Net Zero should impact the UK’s skills landscape. The key findings are shared here along with links to the full report. The full report shares [...]
Wild Things courses 2024 – woodland/ coastal activity leader and bushcraft training
Wild Things are offering the following training courses: Woodland Activity Leader Training 7-Day in person Courses 30 March to 5 April 2024 29 June to 5 July 2024 5 – 11 October 2024 Woodland Activity Leader Training 3-day short practical course 15 – 17 March 2024 12 – 14 July [...]
