
As the UN Biodiversity COP15 edged towards closure in Montreal – hopefully making significant commitments to the 2030 framework for global and national action to halt the loss of biodiversity – we were taking part in a NatureScot event on Friday showcasing outstanding examples of work in Scotland to overcome the nature-climate crisis. Initially thinking we’d been given a golden ticket to visit Montreal (we weren’t!) we were still delighted to present and take part in the event at the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh.
The event was a great opportunity to hear of projects from around Scotland working hard to overcome barriers to nature restoration including, climate change, unsustainable exploitation, invasive non-native species (that’s us!), pollution and pathogens.

Unfortunately, a train strike and some very seasonal weather prevented a number of delegates from reaching Edinburgh (particularly those from Glasgow apparently!), but those that did make it heard some great presentations from inspiring projects. Just the job to give us a little more hope for the future and as Scotland gets ready to publish its new 25-year Scottish Biodiversity Strategy in 2023.
