Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
@ercscot.bsky.social
Justice for people and the environment.
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We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos.
Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Yesterday, @vickyallan.bsky.social wrote about the campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage in @heraldscotland.bsky.social.
Get up to speed on how sewage pollution has become an issue, why communities are struggling with it & what must be done: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563820...
Get up to speed on how sewage pollution has become an issue, why communities are struggling with it & what must be done: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563820...
‘Toothless’ sewage enforcement sparks calls for national clean-water plan in Scotland
Experts warn Scotland’s sewage enforcement is “toothless”, urging a national plan to fix pollution, improve monitoring and protect communities.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Yesterday, @vickyallan.bsky.social wrote about the campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage in @heraldscotland.bsky.social.
Get up to speed on how sewage pollution has become an issue, why communities are struggling with it & what must be done: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563820...
Get up to speed on how sewage pollution has become an issue, why communities are struggling with it & what must be done: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2563820...
We've been blown away by your support for Clean Up Scotland's Sewage!
Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition.
🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition.
🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
We've been blown away by your support for Clean Up Scotland's Sewage!
Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition.
🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition.
🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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Today RAAG joined @sosleith.bsky.social to launch @ercscot.bsky.social national campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage. We demand that we stop dumping sewage into Scotland’s beautiful waterways. Add your voice by signing the petition at www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Today RAAG joined @sosleith.bsky.social to launch @ercscot.bsky.social national campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage. We demand that we stop dumping sewage into Scotland’s beautiful waterways. Add your voice by signing the petition at www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage!
Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment.
Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment.
Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage!
Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment.
Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment.
Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Is climate emergency planning inclusive of disabled people?
Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people.
Read a summary of the work so far.
www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...
Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people.
Read a summary of the work so far.
www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...
November 21, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Is climate emergency planning inclusive of disabled people?
Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people.
Read a summary of the work so far.
www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...
Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people.
Read a summary of the work so far.
www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...
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One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
November 14, 2025 at 12:08 PM
One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature.
Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets
#Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill
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🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
A healthy planet, a fair society: new UN guidance links human rights and the environment | Just Fair
In December 2024, Just Fair co-ordinated a joint response from members of the UK ESCR Network to a call for evidence from the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) on sustainable development. We worked with Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Opportunity Green, Dr Koldo Casla and the […]
justfair.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
On Monday, ERCS will participate in the Global Day of Action for #ClimateJustice, coinciding with COP30 in Brazil.
We will be hosting one hour of @lsca.bsky.social's
25 hr virtual gathering, which will span time zones & connect campaigners across the world.
Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/3bmnsw77
We will be hosting one hour of @lsca.bsky.social's
25 hr virtual gathering, which will span time zones & connect campaigners across the world.
Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/3bmnsw77
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
On Monday, ERCS will participate in the Global Day of Action for #ClimateJustice, coinciding with COP30 in Brazil.
We will be hosting one hour of @lsca.bsky.social's
25 hr virtual gathering, which will span time zones & connect campaigners across the world.
Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/3bmnsw77
We will be hosting one hour of @lsca.bsky.social's
25 hr virtual gathering, which will span time zones & connect campaigners across the world.
Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/3bmnsw77
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🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
A healthy planet, a fair society: new UN guidance links human rights and the environment | Just Fair
In December 2024, Just Fair co-ordinated a joint response from members of the UK ESCR Network to a call for evidence from the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (the Committee) on sustainable development. We worked with Friends of the Earth England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Opportunity Green, Dr Koldo Casla and the […]
justfair.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🌎 A healthy planet is a human right.
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet.
Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org
@ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social
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It’s hard to imagine a more important task than restoring nature, which sustains our very lives and is our only home. By supporting real action through the Natural Environment Bill, our politicians can show us that at last they’re starting to make nature a priority.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
We need legally-binding targets to drive Scotland's nature recovery
We know that Scotland’s nature is in serious trouble - but we know how to fix it
www.scotsman.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
It’s hard to imagine a more important task than restoring nature, which sustains our very lives and is our only home. By supporting real action through the Natural Environment Bill, our politicians can show us that at last they’re starting to make nature a priority.
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
A month ago, we gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate ERCS's fifth birthday - and share our plans for the future.
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
A month ago, we gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate ERCS's fifth birthday - and share our plans for the future.
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...
ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
October 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad...
#advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice
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We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
October 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature.
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign.
Read more:
www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...
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🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
September 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs.
With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now!
www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...
We have had 500 enquiries to ERCS's free legal advice service!
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
August 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We have had 500 enquiries to ERCS's free legal advice service!
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on.
Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...
Last month, Juliet Swann joined our webinar to speak about how Scotland's lobbying laws could be strengthened - looking forward to continuing the conversation at this event next week.
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
🆕 EVENT
Join @danieljbruce.bsky.social, @muteswann.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social and @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in Edinburgh next month for insights on what lobbying data reveals and discussion about what improvements could be made.
Sign up ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Join @danieljbruce.bsky.social, @muteswann.bsky.social, @rosewhiff.bsky.social and @martinwhitfieldmsp.bsky.social in Edinburgh next month for insights on what lobbying data reveals and discussion about what improvements could be made.
Sign up ⤵️
www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
August 26, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Last month, Juliet Swann joined our webinar to speak about how Scotland's lobbying laws could be strengthened - looking forward to continuing the conversation at this event next week.
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby...
Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...
Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers!
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
August 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers!
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.
Join us tomorrow at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics, where our Chief Officer Dr Shivali Fifield will speak as part of a panel on environmental justice and the law.
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
Who gets a say? Environmental justice and the law - Buy tickets
Explore how the law can give people more power and a greater say in environmental decisions.
tikt.link
August 19, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Join us tomorrow at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics, where our Chief Officer Dr Shivali Fifield will speak as part of a panel on environmental justice and the law.
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
> When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am
> Where: The Scottish Parliament
> Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...
The Climate Action Leadership Programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to build skills around climate leadership and action - and completely free.
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
Applications to join the Climate Action Leadership Programme (CALP) 25/26 are open until midnight on Monday, 4th August.
Check out this video of our 24/25 CALP graduates to get a glimpse into what goes on:
Filmed and produced by the wonderful Cameorn Mackay
youtu.be/zLta6aganl0?...
Check out this video of our 24/25 CALP graduates to get a glimpse into what goes on:
Filmed and produced by the wonderful Cameorn Mackay
youtu.be/zLta6aganl0?...
CALP Graduation - 2050 Climate Group
YouTube video by 2050 Climate Group
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The Climate Action Leadership Programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to build skills around climate leadership and action - and completely free.
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽
www.2050.scot/calp
Last week, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark Advisory Opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change.
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
July 31, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Last week, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark Advisory Opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change.
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland?
Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x
Today's ruling by the International Court of Justice confirms our right to a healthy environment, as "a precondition for the enjoyment of many human rights, such as the right to life".
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Healthy environment a human right, UN court says in landmark climate ruling
Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable states
www.theguardian.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today's ruling by the International Court of Justice confirms our right to a healthy environment, as "a precondition for the enjoyment of many human rights, such as the right to life".
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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This is one of my pet peeves. And for good reason! It's completely unnecessary and damaging to health and the environment.
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
July 18, 2025 at 2:12 PM
This is one of my pet peeves. And for good reason! It's completely unnecessary and damaging to health and the environment.
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
July 9, 2025 at 10:05 AM
We are calling on the Scottish Government
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality
to strengthen the ban on engine idling, which releases toxic exhaust fumes into the air.
So far they've refused - but change is in the air.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/blog/you-mus...
#pollution #campaigns #publichealth #airquality