Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland
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Justice for people and the environment.
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Are you a law student or recent graduate?
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry.
Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry.
Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...
January 21, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Are you a law student or recent graduate?
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry.
Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...
Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry.
Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...
What would you want to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution? Here's Bill's message.
Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space.
@johnswinney.bsky.social
Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space.
@johnswinney.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:05 AM
What would you want to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution? Here's Bill's message.
Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space.
@johnswinney.bsky.social
Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space.
@johnswinney.bsky.social
SOSLeith has been fighting against longstanding sewage pollution in the Water of Leith - and now they are one of the community action groups leading the Clean Up Scotland's Sewage campaign.
➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou...
✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou...
✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
January 15, 2026 at 9:59 AM
SOSLeith has been fighting against longstanding sewage pollution in the Water of Leith - and now they are one of the community action groups leading the Clean Up Scotland's Sewage campaign.
➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou...
✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou...
✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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📣Webinar: Learning from international Environmental Human Rights Defenders
Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social
📅27 January 2026
⏰17:00 - 19:30
‼️Online
➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social
📅27 January 2026
⏰17:00 - 19:30
‼️Online
➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
January 14, 2026 at 11:23 AM
📣Webinar: Learning from international Environmental Human Rights Defenders
Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social
📅27 January 2026
⏰17:00 - 19:30
‼️Online
➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social
📅27 January 2026
⏰17:00 - 19:30
‼️Online
➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders?
On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
January 12, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders?
On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Great opportunity to work with Friends of the Earth Scotland - still a couple days left to apply ⬇️
📢We're hiring!
Could you be our new Transport Campaigner?
This role will help win better buses for our communities and build power in our movement for a better transport system. 🚌
Applications close 12 January.
Check out the job description and skills we are looking for👇
foe.scot/jobs/
Could you be our new Transport Campaigner?
This role will help win better buses for our communities and build power in our movement for a better transport system. 🚌
Applications close 12 January.
Check out the job description and skills we are looking for👇
foe.scot/jobs/
Jobs
If you're talented, passionate and want to change the world, then apply for a job with Friends of the Earth Scotland.
foe.scot
January 8, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Great opportunity to work with Friends of the Earth Scotland - still a couple days left to apply ⬇️
Learn from Environmental Human Rights Defenders ⬇️
In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Learn from Environmental Human Rights Defenders ⬇️
In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment.
Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...
Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it?
Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air.
Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...
Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air.
Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...
December 17, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it?
Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air.
Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...
Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air.
Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...
What are sewer overflows?
Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work.
Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.
Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work.
Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.
December 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
What are sewer overflows?
Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work.
Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.
Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work.
Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.
Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...
#scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights
Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...
#scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights
December 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections.
Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...
#scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights
Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...
#scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights
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Communities are already building community wealth across Scotland 🏴
As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...
As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...
Community Wealth Building isn’t new – Scotland’s communities have been doing it for years - Scottish Community Alliance
With the Community Wealth Building Bill due to complete Stage 1 this Thursday, Scotland need only look to its communities to see what becomes possible when people are given the power and resources to ...
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Communities are already building community wealth across Scotland 🏴
As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...
As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way.
www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...
Clean Up Scotland's Sewage has over 300 signatures!
⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit.
Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit.
Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
December 4, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Clean Up Scotland's Sewage has over 300 signatures!
⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit.
Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit.
Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
December 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership!
Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...
On Saturday at Leith Market, we asked what you wanted to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution.
Here's Alice's message ⬇️
Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Here's Alice's message ⬇️
Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
November 26, 2025 at 2:06 PM
On Saturday at Leith Market, we asked what you wanted to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution.
Here's Alice's message ⬇️
Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
Here's Alice's message ⬇️
Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...
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...
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...