Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
@ercscot.bsky.social
Justice for people and the environment.
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🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
A healthy planet, a fair society: new UN guidance links human rights and the environment | Just Fair
In December 2024, Just Fair co-ordinated a joint response from members of the UK ESCR Network to a call for evidence from the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) on su...
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October 30, 2025 at 3:21 PM
🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
justfair.org.uk/a-healthy-pl...
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It’s hard to imagine a more important task than restoring nature, which sustains our very lives and is our only home. By supporting real action through the Natural Environment Bill, our politicians can show us that at last they’re starting to make nature a priority.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
We need legally-binding targets to drive Scotland's nature recovery
We know that Scotland’s nature is in serious trouble - but we know how to fix it
www.scotsman.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It’s hard to imagine a more important task than restoring nature, which sustains our very lives and is our only home. By supporting real action through the Natural Environment Bill, our politicians can show us that at last they’re starting to make nature a priority.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
A month ago, we gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate ERCS's fifth birthday - and share our plans for the future.
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A month ago, we gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate ERCS's fifth birthday - and share our plans for the future.
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
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We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
October 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
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🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
September 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
We have had 500 enquiries to ERCS's free legal advice service!
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
August 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We have had 500 enquiries to ERCS's free legal advice service!
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Last month, Juliet Swann joined our webinar to speak about how Scotland's lobbying laws could be strengthened - looking forward to continuing the conversation at this event next week.
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
🆕 EVENT
Join @danieljbruce.bsky.social, @muteswann.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social and @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in Edinburgh next month for insights on what lobbying data reveals and discussion about what improvements could be made.
Sign up ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Join @danieljbruce.bsky.social, @muteswann.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social and @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in Edinburgh next month for insights on what lobbying data reveals and discussion about what improvements could be made.
Sign up ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
August 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Last month, Juliet Swann joined our webinar to speak about how Scotland's lobbying laws could be strengthened - looking forward to continuing the conversation at this event next week.
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers!
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
August 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers!
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
Join us tomorrow at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics, where our Chief Officer Dr Shivali Fifield will speak as part of a panel on environmental justice and the law.
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
Who gets a say? Environmental justice and the law - Buy tickets
Explore how the law can give people more power and a greater say in environmental decisions.
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August 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Join us tomorrow at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics, where our Chief Officer Dr Shivali Fifield will speak as part of a panel on environmental justice and the law.
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
The Climate Action Leadership Programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to build skills around climate leadership and action - and completely free.
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
Applications to join the Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) 25/26 are open until midnight on Monday, 4th August.
Check out this video of our 24/25 CALP graduates to get a glimpse into what goes on:
Filmed and produced by the wonderful Cameorn Mackay
youtu.be/zLta6aganl0?...
Check out this video of our 24/25 CALP graduates to get a glimpse into what goes on:
Filmed and produced by the wonderful Cameorn Mackay
youtu.be/zLta6aganl0?...
CALP Graduation - 2050 Climate Group
YouTube video by 2050 Climate Group
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August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Climate Action Leadership Programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to build skills around climate leadership and action - and completely free.
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
Last week, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark Advisory Opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change.
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
July 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Last week, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark Advisory Opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change.
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
Today's ruling by the International Court of Justice confirms our right to a healthy environment, as "a precondition for the enjoyment of many human rights, such as the right to life".
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable states
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today's ruling by the International Court of Justice confirms our right to a healthy environment, as "a precondition for the enjoyment of many human rights, such as the right to life".
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This is one of my pet peeves. And for good reason! It's completely unnecessary and damaging to health and the environment.
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
July 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is one of my pet peeves. And for good reason! It's completely unnecessary and damaging to health and the environment.
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
July 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
In ERCS's June newsletter, our Chief Officer Shivali Fifield writes about how we can stand up to the bullies.
Read the newsletter: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ju...
Sign up to our mailing list: www.ercs.scot/mailing-list/
Read the newsletter: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ju...
Sign up to our mailing list: www.ercs.scot/mailing-list/
June 27, 2025 at 10:34 AM
In ERCS's June newsletter, our Chief Officer Shivali Fifield writes about how we can stand up to the bullies.
Read the newsletter: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ju...
Sign up to our mailing list: www.ercs.scot/mailing-list/
Read the newsletter: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ju...
Sign up to our mailing list: www.ercs.scot/mailing-list/
Our webinar on lobbying is happening next week!
Join us to find out how we can enforce the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 and create more transparency and accountability about political lobbying.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Join us to find out how we can enforce the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 and create more transparency and accountability about political lobbying.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
How can we use lobbying laws to challenge the influence of big businesses and wealthy individuals in politics?
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
June 26, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Our webinar on lobbying is happening next week!
Join us to find out how we can enforce the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 and create more transparency and accountability about political lobbying.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Join us to find out how we can enforce the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016 and create more transparency and accountability about political lobbying.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Despite opposition from the UK, the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee has decided that our formal complaint about the Scottish Civil Justice Council is admissible.
We hope that the UK will now respond to our concerns seriously.
🔗 Read update: www.ercs.scot/news/complai...
We hope that the UK will now respond to our concerns seriously.
🔗 Read update: www.ercs.scot/news/complai...
June 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Despite opposition from the UK, the Aarhus Convention Compliance Committee has decided that our formal complaint about the Scottish Civil Justice Council is admissible.
We hope that the UK will now respond to our concerns seriously.
🔗 Read update: www.ercs.scot/news/complai...
We hope that the UK will now respond to our concerns seriously.
🔗 Read update: www.ercs.scot/news/complai...
📣 Scotland Demands Better 📣
ERCS is backing Poverty Alliance's call.
#WeDemandBetter investment for life's essentials - like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment, and strong public services.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
ERCS is backing Poverty Alliance's call.
#WeDemandBetter investment for life's essentials - like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment, and strong public services.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
June 20, 2025 at 9:33 AM
📣 Scotland Demands Better 📣
ERCS is backing Poverty Alliance's call.
#WeDemandBetter investment for life's essentials - like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment, and strong public services.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
ERCS is backing Poverty Alliance's call.
#WeDemandBetter investment for life's essentials - like affordable homes, good public transport, a thriving natural environment, and strong public services.
www.povertyalliance.org/scotland-dem...
Powerful lobbyists oppose climate action - but we can use the law to bring this to light 🔎
Our new Guide explains how lobbying is regulated in Scotland, where to find information, and how to submit a complaint to the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
Our new Guide explains how lobbying is regulated in Scotland, where to find information, and how to submit a complaint to the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
June 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Powerful lobbyists oppose climate action - but we can use the law to bring this to light 🔎
Our new Guide explains how lobbying is regulated in Scotland, where to find information, and how to submit a complaint to the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
Our new Guide explains how lobbying is regulated in Scotland, where to find information, and how to submit a complaint to the Ethical Standards Commissioner.
www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
A great event coming up organised by our friends at @foescot.bsky.social - not to be missed!
🚨 EXCITING EVENT 🚨
We’re hosting a conversation with Indigenous leaders from Wampís Nation in the Amazon.
📅 Wednesday 25 June 2025, 7-8.30pm (with drinks and snacks from 6.30pm for those attending in person)
📍 Edinburgh Methodist Church and online
🧵for sign up links
We’re hosting a conversation with Indigenous leaders from Wampís Nation in the Amazon.
📅 Wednesday 25 June 2025, 7-8.30pm (with drinks and snacks from 6.30pm for those attending in person)
📍 Edinburgh Methodist Church and online
🧵for sign up links
June 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
A great event coming up organised by our friends at @foescot.bsky.social - not to be missed!
💧 New blog 💧
Bathing water designation came to our attention when we were contacted by the River Almond Action Group (RAAG).
Over two years after our representation to Environmental Standards Scotland, bathing water designation remains murkier than ever …
Read: www.ercs.scot/news/bathing...
Bathing water designation came to our attention when we were contacted by the River Almond Action Group (RAAG).
Over two years after our representation to Environmental Standards Scotland, bathing water designation remains murkier than ever …
Read: www.ercs.scot/news/bathing...
June 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
💧 New blog 💧
Bathing water designation came to our attention when we were contacted by the River Almond Action Group (RAAG).
Over two years after our representation to Environmental Standards Scotland, bathing water designation remains murkier than ever …
Read: www.ercs.scot/news/bathing...
Bathing water designation came to our attention when we were contacted by the River Almond Action Group (RAAG).
Over two years after our representation to Environmental Standards Scotland, bathing water designation remains murkier than ever …
Read: www.ercs.scot/news/bathing...
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Worried about a new development under construction that appears to not be complying with its planning consent? I would say definitely report it to the local planning enforcement team.
All regulator’s really rely on the public eyes on the development
Excellent guide below
👇
All regulator’s really rely on the public eyes on the development
Excellent guide below
👇
Our guide to planning enforcement is out now!
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation
June 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Worried about a new development under construction that appears to not be complying with its planning consent? I would say definitely report it to the local planning enforcement team.
All regulator’s really rely on the public eyes on the development
Excellent guide below
👇
All regulator’s really rely on the public eyes on the development
Excellent guide below
👇
Reposted by Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
How can we use lobbying laws to challenge the influence of big businesses and wealthy individuals in politics?
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
June 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
How can we use lobbying laws to challenge the influence of big businesses and wealthy individuals in politics?
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Join our webinar to hear about how our lobbying laws work and discuss whether they need to be strengthened to prevent corruption.
🗓️ 02/07, 3.30-5pm
🎟️ Book: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Our guide to planning enforcement is out now!
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation
June 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our guide to planning enforcement is out now!
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation
The guide is intended to help people to challenge breaches of planning controls & ensure conditions are met that protect the environment.
Read now at: www.ercs.scot/resources/gu...
#planning #democracy #publicparticipation