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Invasive non-native species are one of the major drivers of nature loss 🔴 Together with partners, we work across Scotland to mitigate the harmful impacts and prevent their spread. You can make a different too - read more in our latest blog: community.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/b/scot… #INNSweek

You can help native wildlife too! If you live near #ScotlandsRainforest, look out for volunteering opportunities or consider putting together a local action group. If you see Rhododendron ponticum growing in a remote area, report it through iRecord or with local rangers.

It may be quiet season for mink but this #InvasiveSpeciesWeek we'd like to share our progress so far in 2025. After a push to increase our trapping network last year, and with the help of remoti units, we've been catching more mink than ever before! 📸 Andy Wilson

It’s #INNSWeek 2025! Do you enjoy being outdoors and want to help protect the environment from #invasivespecies? Why not: - look out for and report sightings - join a local action group Learn more 👇 nonnativespecies.org/invasivespecie… #INNSweek #Invasivespecies #INNS

First Minister John Swinney visited The Royal School of Dunkeld to congratulate pupils and teachers on an historic award in recognition of their environmental work 🏆🌍 We are investing a further £700k to support climate education and engagement this year: gov.scot/news/supportin…

First Minister John Swinney visited the Royal School of Dunkeld to celebrate their 11th Eco-Schools Green Flag Award. Watch pupils at the school interview the First Minister and perform their "Eco-song". Watch for more.

First Minister John Swinney and Acting Energy Secretary Gillian Martin met National Energy System Operator board members in Glasgow. It was an opportunity to set out Scotland’s energy priorities, and to discuss energy security, strategic planning and infrastructure improvements.

Acting Minister for Climate Action Alasdair Allan is in Norway this week to promote Scotland’s offshore wind sector. At #FloatingWindDays, he met with Norway’s Climate & Environment Minister Andreas Bjelland Eriksen to discuss closer collaboration on renewables.

Since 2016 Scottish Government has provided almost £23m to support development work on flood defences in Grangemouth. Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin updated Scottish Parliament on the scheme including that the consent process should be taken locally.

The Grangemouth Investment Taskforce met today to update on its work to attract businesses to progress the proposals outlined in Project Willow and other opportunities across the industrial cluster. Find out more: ow.ly/Ebiz50VWxRM

At #FloatingWindDays, Acting Minister for Climate Action @AlasdairAllan met with key industry stakeholders to strengthen international partnerships and boost Scotland’s offshore wind supply chain. Scotland is proud to play a leading role in Europe’s energy transition.

Energy Secretary Gillian Martin has called for leadership from energy suppliers, the UK Government and @Ofgem ahead of the upcoming switch-off of the Radio Teleswitch Service – including action on meter upgrades; smart meter availability; financial support; and resilience planning.

Speaking at Scottish Renewables #SRPLANNING25 Minister for Investment Tom Arthur set out @ScotGov’s work to make Scotland’s planning system more effective, to support economic growth and development, including in renewable energy.

We're hosting a guidance webinar on Thursday 29 May to give an overview of the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund from Scottish Government’s CARES. Applications for the fund will close on Wednesday 25 June 2025. Book your place today👇 localenergy.scot/cares-communit…

We are providing £8 million this year to help develop community renewable energy projects in Scotland. During a Scottish Parliament debate Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin restated the Scottish Government commitment to building on progress made on increasing community owned energy so far.

Our new report published today with the Fraser of Allander Institute reveals that Scotland’s renewable energy industry and its supply chain supported more than 47,000 jobs and supported £15.5 billion of output in 2022. The report assessed the economic impact of the renewable

We want to grow Scotland’s offshore wind sector to create a green, dynamic, prosperous nation, while balancing the needs of other users of the sea, communities and nature. Have your say on Scotland’s updated offshore wind planning framework. bit.ly/43DPnbW

Communities will receive a share of up to £6m funding to boost local climate action. Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin confirmed the funding at a visit to Buckie Thistle FC which is being supported by Moray Climate Action Hub to cut emissions. bit.ly/4jtnGZw