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Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
@ercscot.bsky.social
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Justice for people and the environment.

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"The bill would make Scotland the first part of the UK to create the offence of #ecocide"

BBC News reports on the progress of @monicalennon.bsky.social's proposed #ecocidelaw in the Scottish parliament yesterday.

Story: bbc.co.uk/news/article...

#StopEcocide
February 6, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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Critical win for the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill as MSPs vote to progress it to Stage 2 ⬇️

Congratulations and thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her unrelenting work! We look forward to the next steps.

Press release: www.ercs.scot/news/landmar...
February 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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📢 Are you ready for Scotland’s big climate & nature debate 2026?

Join Our Seas Coalition, @scotlink.bsky.social, @sccscot.bsky.social, Scottish Rewilding Alliance and @foodcoalition.scot at Scotland’s biggest climate and nature hustings ahead of the 2026 elections.

Sign up! shorturl.at/fBS0o
Colourful poster titled 'Scotland’s Big Climate and Nature Debate: Election Hustings' taking place on 24th February from 6 to 8 pm. Event available in Edinburgh at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, or online. Logos of partner organisations featured: Our Seas Coalition, Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, Scottish Environment LINK, Scottish Food Coalition, and Scottish Rewilding Alliance.
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
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Toad patrollers have helped over 2 million toads cross roads during their annual spring migration. Incredible work by @froglife.bsky.social & volunteers!

Get involved this year: www.froglife.org/what-we-do/t...

#ToadsOnRoads2026
January 29, 2026 at 2:37 PM
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Lots of litter on the Water of Leith by The Shore, an area with 8 sewage discharge sites regularly releasing into the river.

➡️ Read the full postcard by Jim from SOSLeith in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Image credit: Jim Jarvie
January 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Sewage-related debris accumulating in the River Almond in East Calder, West Lothian.

➡️ Read the full postcard by River Almond Action Group in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Image credit: River Almond Action Group. Dear Scottish Government For over five years, we have been doing unpaid work that regulators and water companies should have been doing: raising the alarm about the volume and frequency of combined sewer overflow discharges into the river, and the risk of potential impact on the environment
January 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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First postcards about sewage pollution are here ⬇️

As part of the campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage, we're collecting postcards about sewage pollution to build a map of evidence and show the Scottish Government that you care.

Find out more & write yours: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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January 27, 2026 at 10:37 AM
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This @theferret.scot deep-dive into lobbying in Scotland shows exactly why our lobbying laws need strengthening.

➡️ More about how regulation could be improved in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/how-to-...
➡️ @transparencyuk.bsky.social lobbying tracker: openaccess.transparency.org.uk
January 27, 2026 at 10:28 AM
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scotlink.bsky.social
On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾

MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now!

Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢
#NaturalEnvironmentBill
January 26, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Are you a law student or recent graduate?

Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry.

Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...
January 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM
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What would you want to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution? Here's Bill's message.

Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space.

@johnswinney.bsky.social
"Dear Scottish Government, Please ensure that Scotland's beautiful waterways are monitored for sewage; stopping the sewage releases + charging the polluters for clean-up."
January 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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SOSLeith has been fighting against longstanding sewage pollution in the Water of Leith - and now they are one of the community action groups leading the Clean Up Scotland's Sewage campaign.

➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou...

✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
January 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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📣Webinar: Learning from international Environmental Human Rights Defenders

Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social
📅27 January 2026
⏰17:00 - 19:30
‼️Online

➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Title and details to the event left hand side. Hand with a tree, person holding a bird, person below and a house. Graphic.
January 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders?

On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.

Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders? Free webinar, 27 January. Picture of Yuli Velásquez by David Espinosa for Fine Acts (CC-BY-NC-SA, edited) According to the UN, Environmental Human Rights Defenders “strive to protect and promote human rights relating to the environment, including water, air, land, flora and fauna.” They fight issues such as pollution, reckless exploitation of natural resources and land grabs. Many are Indigenous Peoples, people of African descent and/or part of traditional communities. Picture of Sevidzem Ernestine Leikeki by Anina Takeff for Fine Acts (CC-BY-NC-SA, edited). Whilst protecting human rights and nature, Environmental Human Rights Defenders face severe threats. According to Global Witness, at least 146 were murdered or disappeared in 2024. In 2020, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders reported that they are the most targeted group of human rights defenders. Picture of Caroline Cannon by Pati Matsushita for Fine Acts (CC-BY-NC-SA, edited). On 27 January, you can hear directly from three Environmental Human Rights Defenders at our free webinar. This is an incredible opportunity to learn from those who have truly challenged power to defend our human rights and nature. For security reasons the webinar won't be recorded so please book your place now: ERCS.SCOT
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Great opportunity to work with Friends of the Earth Scotland - still a couple days left to apply ⬇️
foescot.bsky.social Friends of the Earth Scotland 🌍 @foescot.bsky.social · Dec 18
📢We're hiring!

Could you be our new Transport Campaigner?

This role will help win better buses for our communities and build power in our movement for a better transport system. 🚌

Applications close 12 January.

Check out the job description and skills we are looking for👇

foe.scot/jobs/
Jobs
If you're talented, passionate and want to change the world, then apply for a job with Friends of the Earth Scotland.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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Learn from Environmental Human Rights Defenders ⬇️

In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.

Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Illustration ‘The Hand that Feeds’ by Felipe Moia for ArtistsForClimate.org (Edited, CC-BY-NC-SA).
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it?

Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air.

Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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What are sewer overflows?

Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work.

Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections.

Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...

#scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Communities are already building community wealth across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way.

www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...
Community Wealth Building isn’t new – Scotland’s communities have been doing it for years - Scottish Community Alliance
With the Community Wealth Building Bill due to complete Stage 1 this Thursday, Scotland need only look to its communities to see what becomes possible when people are given the power and resources to ...
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Clean Up Scotland's Sewage has over 300 signatures!

⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit.

Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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scotlink.bsky.social
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!

Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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On Saturday at Leith Market, we asked what you wanted to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution.

Here's Alice's message ⬇️

Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
"Dear Scottish Government, No one wants sewage in our waters. You don't want it. I don't want it. No one wants it. And yet, apparently this thing no one wants is too much of an effort to deal with. In years of volunteering along the Water of Leith, I have picked hundreds of wet wipes out of trees. And swimming in the Forth has made me sick too many times. No one wants this. It's worth the effort - and cost - to fix it for our future."
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️

There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.

Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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We've been blown away by your support for Clean Up Scotland's Sewage!

Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition.

🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM