We are safeguarding Scotland’s seas for future generations. Fisheries management measures for Marine Protected Areas within offshore waters between 12 and 200 nautical miles from the coast will come into effect from 16 October. Find out more ➡️

Apply for funding to start your own community renewable energy project. Our Community Energy Generation Growth Fund can support the feasibility, development or construction stages of a project. Applications close 8 Sept➡️

¾ of Scots think climate change is an immediate and urgent problem. Speaking at the @SCCScot coalition Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP highlighted work by @scotgov to reach net zero including . 🟢Decarbonising transport .🟢Installing clean heating in homes .🟢Reducing waste

Investment in Scotland's electricity networks is key to achieving clean power. Energy Secretary @GillianMSP met with @SSETransmission & @HadFabLtd_ to see first hand the opportunities grid expansion is providing by creating new jobs and opportunities across Scotland.

We are doing what we can as a government to support and promote local opportunities and growth in Grangemouth. Energy Secretary @GillianMSP met with apprentices at @FVCollege to learn more about their training to support green jobs and renewable industries in the area.

Additional funding from @scotgov & @govuk has been awarded to @FVCollege to support INEOS O&P workers directly impacted by the cessation of refining at Grangemouth . The funding will help workers develop skills to help them transition into new jobs. ➡️

RT @scotruralnet: Applications open for Nature30 sites!. Areas of advanced biodiversity can now be recognised as a Nature30 site which mean….

🦋 People who manage areas of Scotland’s land and freshwater can apply for a new award that shows they’re protecting nature and tackling climate change. 🌱 Becoming a Nature30 site will give recognition to places doing excellent conservation work. 🦔

RT @NatureScot: 💚Thanks to the @scotgov #NatureRestorationFund, we are excited to have an extra £3.5 million to invest in projects that wil….

RT @HighlandCouncil: The Highland Council is encouraging community groups and organisations to apply for a share of £300,000 available thro….

More than £6 million of additional funding is being invested in nature enhancing projects through @ScotGov's Nature Restoration Fund. 🌳Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP made the announcement while visiting Anagach Woods @CairngormsNews National Park.

Finance Secretary @shonarobison visited the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, learning about Scotland’s success to date and future potential in the development and deployment of tidal stream and wave energy.

We're making sure we align our commitments on climate change and net zero emissions by 2045 with protection and restoration. A new report commissioned by @ScotGov sets out opportunities to reuse excavated peat from building windfarms. ➡️

RT @ScotGovFM: Community Climate Action Hubs help people take local action to tackle the climate crisis. First Minister @JohnSwinney met….

Almost two thirds of Scotland’s seabirds have declined over the last 20 years. We are taking action to protect and restore these iconic animals. Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP learnt about the ongoing work at Bass Rock to tackle invasive species. ➡️

Preserving Scotland's maritime history, now, and for future generations. Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP confirmed the designation of two new Historic Marine Protected Areas off the coast of Orkney and Shetland:. 🔵Scapa Flow site.🔵Queen of Sweden.

Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP launched the Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan during a visit to the @SeabirdCentre. While there she also visited Bass Rock to hear about the essential ongoing work to tackle invasive species. Read more ➡️

We are empowering people across Scotland to protect our planet and take climate action. @ScotGov has awarded almost £300,000 to organisations helping to increase awareness of climate change – including among young people and people with sensory loss. More

A World War naval base and a centuries old Swedish ship have both been named as Scotland’s newest Historic Marine Protected Areas. In Orkney, Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP confirmed the two designations off the coast of Orkney and Shetland.

“The NRF is enabling diverse and innovative solutions to suit specific local conservation needs.". During a visit to @LomondTrossachs, Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP welcomed the publication of the Interim Evaluation of the Nature Restoration Fund.