Publication - Research and analysis

Making the Case for Nature: insights from Scotland's Natural Capital analyses

Published: 26 September 2025
From: Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Business, industry and innovation, Economy, +5 more … Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Health and social care, Marine and fisheries
ISBN: 9781806430130

This report is an analytical review consolidating Scotland's Natural Capital evidence base. Synthesises over a decade of analyses to distil key insights to help inform better decision-making across government, business, and society.

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1. Scottish Government. (2024). Natural Capital Market Framework. Scotland Natural Capital Market Framework

2. The Framework is currently on hold and under review.

3. These estimates are from Caledonia Climate. Costs can vary significantly by the type of peatland, intervention and location.

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Email: Georgia-Lee.Smith@gov.scot

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