Our report with @mazzucatom.bsky.social and @iipp-ucl.bsky.social warns Scotland’s economy stands at a critical juncture.

To close the gap between ambition and delivery, it must move beyond minor tweaks, and embrace an investment-led, mission-oriented industrial strategy.

🧵 Recommendations 👇

Our recent report, Rethinking ScotWind, warned that when control over vital clean energy rests with global corporations and asset managers, Scotland risks losing out on the long-term economic benefits of renewables - from public revenue to jobs.

🎥 Watch our video summary.

EVENT: Can private finance fix the nature crisis? 🌿

Scotland’s turning to investors to fund peatland & woodland restoration, but can markets really deliver at the speed and scale needed?

🎥 Watch the short video.

ScotWind could power a fairer future, if the new government gets ownership right.

But, as our report shows, too much ownership & profit sit overseas.

With the right reforms, offshore wind can create good jobs, public revenue & community benefit in Scotland.

www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

Today marks six months until the next Scottish election
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.

Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.

Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...

Summary👇

Scotland’s offshore wind should power a fairer future - not just profits for distant shareholders.

The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵

It might sound strange, but if Rachel Reeves raises income tax in the UK Budget, it could mean devastating cuts to Scotland’s devolved budget.

Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social explains the risks on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 🔊

As the debate on the Land Reform Bill continues, one thing is clear: in its current form the Bill does not meet the scale of the challenges we face.

Here @lmacfarlane.bsky.social gives evidence at the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee on why it needs significant amendments.

This week we were proud to speak at Scotland’s inaugural Just Transition Summit.

Scotland's oil and gas sector is in long-term decline. Like it or not, Scotland must now prepare for a post-fossil fuel economy. 🧵

From the upcoming Holyrood election and Scotland’s industrial strategy, to nature restoration and a just transition for Scotland’s workers and communities...

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Our new interactive map, 'Who Owns ScotWind?', created with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social shows who really controls Scotland’s offshore wind, and how much of the benefit stays in Scotland.

Take a look: futureeconomy.scot/scotwind

Our new report sets out how Scotland can deliver a just transition: protecting jobs, skills and livelihoods while building a resilient green economy.

📗Read it here: futureeconomy.scot/publications...
🎥Or check out the key findings below.👇

🌿 Scotland’s peatlands pledge is falling short, but there’s a fairer way forward.🧵

🚨 NEW REPORT 🚨

Since the 1960s, the fossil fuel industry has shaped Scotland’s economy and identity.

After decades powering growth and jobs, this era is drawing to a close 🧵 www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...