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Future Economy Scotland
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A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.

https://www.futureeconomy.scot
Join our webinar to explore the findings and hear from @lmacfarlane.bsky.social & @hannawheatley.bsky.social on what a fair, effective path to restoring nature could look like.

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Can private finance fix the nature crisis?
Join Future Economy Scotland for a webinar exploring how to scale up nature restoration in line with a just transition.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Targets for woodland expansion and peatland restoration are being missed. Public funding is stretched, but nature doesn’t easily fit the logic of private finance.

Our new report digs into the economics behind nature restoration.

Read it here: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Restoring Nature to Deliver a Just Transition to Net Zero
A holistic agenda for scaling up investment in woodlands and peatlands.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
“The rights in Scotland were predominantly acquired by oil giants and huge multinational firms based outside the UK”

The report's findings and stakeholder reactions were also covered in @thetimes.com👇

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Botched ScotWind auction ‘left taxpayers short-changed by billions’
The 2021 sell-off of seabeds raised a fraction of what it could have, a report by the think tank Future Economy Scotland claims
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November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
"Absurdly, Ireland’s government owns more Scottish offshore wind than the Scottish Government does."

Our data on ScotWind ownership was published exclusively in the @dailyrecord.co.uk 👇

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Scotland 'squandering' profits made by wind farms as foreign developers cash-in
EXCLUSIVE: Only four of the 29 parent companies involved in ScotWind are headquartered in the UK.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The report’s findings have already gained wide coverage across national media - a sign of how vital this debate is for our future.

👇See links below.
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
If we get this right, offshore wind can power a just transition to a fairer, greener future – supporting secure jobs and public revenue as oil and gas declines.

📘 Read the report by @lmacfarlane.bsky.social 👇

www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Rethinking ScotWind: Maximising Scotland’s Offshore Wind Potential
Reforming the leasing process to secure a better deal for taxpayers, workers and supply chains.
www.futureeconomy.scot
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Our new report, Rethinking ScotWind, sets out 4 key reforms to keep more value in Scotland:

1️⃣ Leasing reform
2️⃣ Public equity stakes
3️⃣ Stronger supply chains
4️⃣ Fair Work standards
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
To find out more, read our report: 'Land Reform for a Democratic, Sustainable and Just Scotland' 👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Land Reform for a Democratic, Sustainable and Just Scotland
Ahead of the Land Reform Bill, this report sets out a bold agenda for land reform.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Laurie outlined how Scotland can plan a shift beyond fossil fuels that protects workers, supports communities, and steers investment toward a fairer economy.

'Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers' sets out that plan.

📘Read it here: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers
A plan for proactively transitioning the labour market for life beyond fossil fuels.
www.futureeconomy.scot
November 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Without stronger action, Scotland risks repeating the mistakes of deindustrialisation. With it, we can build a fairer, greener economy that works for everyone. 🌍
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our new report sets out a plan for transitioning the labour market to a life beyond fossil fuels.

From labour market planning to investment in skills, we outline what can be done to ensure a just transition for communities and workers.
Delivering a Just Transition for Scotland’s Fossil Fuel Workers
A plan for proactively transitioning the labour market for life beyond fossil fuels.
www.futureeconomy.scot
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM