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SISI Invited to Speak at ‘Solutions to the Nature-Climate Crisis in Scotland’ Event

Callum Sinclair Posted by Callum Sinclair in Invasive species 1 min read

Project Manager Callum Sinclair presenting at the ‘Solutions to the Nature-Climate Crisis in Scotland’ Event

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.

Francesca Osowska, Chief Executive of NatureScot, presenting at the event

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.

Panel discussion (LtoR): Colin Campbell (James Hutton Institute), Hazel Norman (British Ecological Society), Francesca Osowska (NatureScot), Susan Davies (Scottish Seabird Centre), Anne McCall (RSPB Scotland)