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7. The importance of nature to society and the economy

This report supports the research project ‘Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland’s Economy: Evidence base and Policy levers’. It focuses on the transition to a nature positive economy, summarises key evidence, and presents a

Publication type: Research and analysis
Date: 31 January 2024

Part of:: The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Driving the Transition to a Nature Positive Economy - A Synthesis of Policy Levers for Governments

Annex D – Six Qualities of Successful Places

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) is our national spatial strategy for Scotland. It sets out our spatial principles, regional priorities, national developments and national planning policy. It should be read as a whole and replaces NPF3 and

Publication type: Strategy/plan
Date: 13 February 2023

Part of:: National Planning Framework 4

1. Cleaner Air for Scotland 2 Strategy (CAFS2)

An Environmental Report to assess the likely significant environmental impacts of the new air quality strategy.

Publication type: Impact assessment
Date: 30 October 2020

Part of:: Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: environmental report

8. Asset valuation

This report gives estimates of the quantity and value of services supplied by Scottish natural capital covering: Agricultural biomass Fish capture Timber Water abstraction Minerals Fossil fuel Renewable energy Carbon sequestration Air pollution

Publication type: Statistics
Date: 27 March 2020

Part of:: Scottish Natural Capital Accounts: 2020

Coal extraction policy: call for evidence

An opportunity to contribute views and evidence on the development of coal extraction policy in Scotland. This helps us ensure we deliver a robust, fully-evidenced policy position in line with energy needs, statutory requirements, and climate change

Publication type: Consultation paper
Date: 21 June 2022

15: Air quality and noise

Updated guidance for local authorities to take account of Environmental Standards Scotland's recommendations to strengthen the local air quality management regime.

Publication type: Advice and guidance
Date: 27 March 2023

Part of:: Local air quality management: policy guidance

4. Overview of Scottish ecosystem services

This report gives estimates of the quantity and value of services supplied by Scottish natural capital covering: Agricultural biomass Fish capture Timber Water abstraction Minerals Fossil fuel Renewable energy Carbon sequestration Air pollution

Publication type: Statistics
Date: 27 March 2020

Part of:: Scottish Natural Capital Accounts: 2020

Cleaner air for Scotland: the road to a healthier future

A strategy setting out the Scottish Government's proposals for delivering further improvements to air quality.

Publication type: Strategy/plan
Date: 04 November 2015

Behaviour Change

A plan setting out timelines, milestones and responsible organisations for delivering the actions in Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: towards a better place for everyone.

Publication type: Strategy/plan
Date: 15 July 2021

Part of:: Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: delivery plan

5. Health