SIF would welcome a stronger commitment to recognition of communities as potential stakeholders in coastal developments, beyond roles as beneficiaries of a share of generated revenues. This may depend on …
See our statement on Marine litter below Scottish islands are at the forefront of the fight against Marine litter. Many of our island communities have been taking action and are …
4th Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference, Glasgow If the potential of the blue economy is to be realised, strategy must be based on local need and local communities must be key …
Future of the Crown Estate: Consultation for shaping the Crown Estate in Scotland. A 12 week consultation on the long term framework for the devolved management of the Crown Estate in …
Scottish Government approves Fair Isles Demonstration and Research MPA On 26 October, Roseanna Cunningham, Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform, announced the designation of the Fair …
The Community Empowerment Act and Coastal communities At the Marine Communities Workshop organised by Flora and Fauna International in May 2016, we heard the Scottish Community Alliance on the community …
The Blue New Deal The Blue New Deal is a UK-wide initiative, led by the New Economics Foundation and working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, to support good jobs, …
Community Marine Workshop: buying into Marine Scotland’s Vision and Strategy Organised by Flora and Fauna International, the recent Community Marine Workshop held on 7 and 8 May 2016 was very …
Land reform needs to look seaward. pressed from the Scottish Community Alliance , 24 Feb 2016 briefing Anyone following the recent twists and turns of the Land Reform Bill’s passage …
South Of Arran MPA finally comes into effect along with 13 other MPAs. Following 5 years of campaigning, islanders celebrate the birth of the long awaited South Arran MPA. Representatives …
