Building a New Scotland
A series of papers, titled ‘Building a New Scotland’, together form a prospectus for an independent Scotland
Environment and climate change
Policies
- Agriculture and the environment
- Biodiversity
- Climate change
- Energy efficiency
- Environmental assessment
- Forestry
- Land reform
- Landscape and outdoor access
- Managing waste
- Nuclear energy
- Planning and environmental appeals
- Plant health
- Pollution
- Renewable and low carbon energy
- Sustainable performance
- Water
- Wildlife management
Featured
Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation
The Strategy sets out the priorities for Scotland’s economy as well as the actions needed to maximise the opportunities of the next decade to achieve our vision of a wellbeing economy.
Scotland's Forestry Strategy 2019–2029
Long-term framework for the expansion and sustainable management of Scotland's forests and woodland.
Publications
Consultations
Statistics and research
News
Agri sector leads the way in sustainability with audit demand
Specialist advice available for farming sector.
Transforming heating in homes
Zero direct emission plans for all new buildings.
Boost for recycling and reuse
Further investment to improve local recycling.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Michael Matheson MSP
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Kate Forbes MSP
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Mairi McAllan MSP
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Patrick Harvie MSP
Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights
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Lorna Slater MSP
Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity
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