Lloyd Austin
@lloydaustin3.bsky.social
Freelance environmentalist, birder, policy geek, Hibee and Dad. Fellow ScotLINK; Chair ERCScot; Hon Fellow RoyalScotGeoSoc; Formerly with RSPBScotland.
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A win for Swifts!
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
December 10, 2025 at 4:59 PM
A win for Swifts!
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
Thanks to your support, Scotland might become the first UK country to require Swift nesting bricks in all new buildings.
Today MSPs voted to include this in the Natural Environment Bill – now we must make sure it stays in the Bill through the final stage.
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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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Scotland’s Swifts are in trouble! Numbers are plummeting.
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
December 9, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Scotland’s Swifts are in trouble! Numbers are plummeting.
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
Tomorrow, MSPs will debate a simple, effective measure that could change their fortunes.
We're calling on them to require Swift bricks in all new housing as part of the Natural Environment Bill. Join us
action.rspb.org.uk/page/181323/...
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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...
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NEW: our assessment of the new Scottish Government Climate Change Plan, based on achievability, transparency, credibility, by sector, and more.
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/can-scotland...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/can-scotland...
December 2, 2025 at 4:34 PM
NEW: our assessment of the new Scottish Government Climate Change Plan, based on achievability, transparency, credibility, by sector, and more.
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/can-scotland...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/can-scotland...
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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...
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"Once again, disagreements between major powers led to a race to the bottom, and squeezed out the voices of the least developed countries and small island states who are staring in the face of climate obliteration."
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/cop30-outcom...
#justtransition #COP30 #climatejustice
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/cop30-outcom...
#justtransition #COP30 #climatejustice
COP30 outcome – SCCS response - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Reacting to the outcome of the United Nations COP30 climate summit, Scotland’s climate coalition has said the final deals are disappointing, but welcomed backing for a new just transition mechanism, a...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot
November 24, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"Once again, disagreements between major powers led to a race to the bottom, and squeezed out the voices of the least developed countries and small island states who are staring in the face of climate obliteration."
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/cop30-outcom...
#justtransition #COP30 #climatejustice
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/cop30-outcom...
#justtransition #COP30 #climatejustice
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The latest climate action dithering👇
Delaying the Heat in Buildings Bill (again) leaves us with higher emissions & colder homes for even longer.
We need to get on with this key shift.
A strong grants scheme would fully protect those on low incomes, funded by fair taxes.
Delaying the Heat in Buildings Bill (again) leaves us with higher emissions & colder homes for even longer.
We need to get on with this key shift.
A strong grants scheme would fully protect those on low incomes, funded by fair taxes.
“Scrapping the Heat in Buildings Bill in this parliament, which was urgently needed to help Scots to have warmer, drier homes while cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, is a disaster for householders, businesses and the climate alike."
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
Press release: SCCS response to Scottish Government shelving plans for the Heat in Buildings Bill - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Scotland’s climate coalition has criticised the Scottish Government for shelving plans to introduce its Heat in Buildings Bill in the current parliamentary session. Stop Climate Chaos Scotland coaliti...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot
November 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The latest climate action dithering👇
Delaying the Heat in Buildings Bill (again) leaves us with higher emissions & colder homes for even longer.
We need to get on with this key shift.
A strong grants scheme would fully protect those on low incomes, funded by fair taxes.
Delaying the Heat in Buildings Bill (again) leaves us with higher emissions & colder homes for even longer.
We need to get on with this key shift.
A strong grants scheme would fully protect those on low incomes, funded by fair taxes.
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“Scrapping the Heat in Buildings Bill in this parliament, which was urgently needed to help Scots to have warmer, drier homes while cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, is a disaster for householders, businesses and the climate alike."
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
Press release: SCCS response to Scottish Government shelving plans for the Heat in Buildings Bill - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
Scotland’s climate coalition has criticised the Scottish Government for shelving plans to introduce its Heat in Buildings Bill in the current parliamentary session. Stop Climate Chaos Scotland coaliti...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“Scrapping the Heat in Buildings Bill in this parliament, which was urgently needed to help Scots to have warmer, drier homes while cutting energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, is a disaster for householders, businesses and the climate alike."
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
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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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An excellent tribute by Duncan. I echo the comments about Patrick's invaluable contribution to the DETR Raptor Working Group. His first-hand knowledge combined with his legal mind were a powerful combination that couldn't be ignored. A superb advocate for raptors.
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
An excellent tribute by Duncan. I echo the comments about Patrick's invaluable contribution to the DETR Raptor Working Group. His first-hand knowledge combined with his legal mind were a powerful combination that couldn't be ignored. A superb advocate for raptors.
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Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan is out. All the policies and promises in the world won’t mean anything without a serious injection of fair funding, fast.
Time for Ministers to put pounds behind promises and show us the money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/480tMxK
Time for Ministers to put pounds behind promises and show us the money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/480tMxK
November 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Scotland’s draft Climate Change Plan is out. All the policies and promises in the world won’t mean anything without a serious injection of fair funding, fast.
Time for Ministers to put pounds behind promises and show us the money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/480tMxK
Time for Ministers to put pounds behind promises and show us the money.
More ➡️ bit.ly/480tMxK
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Our reaction to the new draft Climate Change Plan: major missed opportunities to reduce emissions in some of the most polluting sectors in ways that deliver meaningful improvements to the lives of people in Scotland.
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Our reaction to the new draft Climate Change Plan: major missed opportunities to reduce emissions in some of the most polluting sectors in ways that deliver meaningful improvements to the lives of people in Scotland.
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
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www.stopclimatechaos.scot/new-draft-cl...
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#COP30: After years of missed targets, the Scottish Government must "double down and deliver" to maintain its reputation as a world leader on climate action. "A bold new Climate Change Plan is vital.”
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
Press release: Scotland urged to ‘reboot’ climate action as world leaders arrive for global COP30 climate talks in Brazil - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
As world leaders gather in Brazil for the latest round of negotiations on global action to tackle climate change, Scotland is being urged to decisively turn the page on damaging delays and restore pub...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot
November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
#COP30: After years of missed targets, the Scottish Government must "double down and deliver" to maintain its reputation as a world leader on climate action. "A bold new Climate Change Plan is vital.”
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot/press-releas...
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📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
November 4, 2025 at 10:17 AM
📢 40+ NGOs have written to the PM urging him to uphold the Aarhus Convention – the cornerstone of environmental justice
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
The Convention protects your right to:
✅ Access environmental information
✅ Have a say in decisions that affect nature
✅ Seek environmental justice affordably
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This is VERY good news - the massive loophole that allows grouse moor owners & their gamekeepers to avoid sanction for killing birds of prey is about to be closed.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
BREAKING NEWS: Scottish Government commits to closing loophole on sabotaged grouse moor licences
BREAKING NEWS: The Scottish Government has committed to closing the loophole on the grouse moor licences that were sabotaged last year by the powerful grouse shooting lobby. If you recall, grouse m…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is VERY good news - the massive loophole that allows grouse moor owners & their gamekeepers to avoid sanction for killing birds of prey is about to be closed.
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
Discussion at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conf this w/e
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/03/b...
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ICYMI: Scotland's new Climate Change Plan is due out soon. What is it and why do we need it? SCCS policy adviser @lloydaustin3.bsky.social explains in the Sunday National
www.thenational.scot/news/2558926...
www.thenational.scot/news/2558926...
Scotland's political leaders must 'heed evidence and ramp up climate action efforts'
Scotland’s climate coalition is calling for leaders to 'heed the evidence' and ramp up efforts to fight climate change
www.thenational.scot
November 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
ICYMI: Scotland's new Climate Change Plan is due out soon. What is it and why do we need it? SCCS policy adviser @lloydaustin3.bsky.social explains in the Sunday National
www.thenational.scot/news/2558926...
www.thenational.scot/news/2558926...
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Is Scotland's Natural Environment Bill a trick or a treat for nature?
Yesterday MSPs backed legal targets to restore wildlife, and many called for Part 2 to be fixed.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for nature - we must get it right.
Yesterday MSPs backed legal targets to restore wildlife, and many called for Part 2 to be fixed.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for nature - we must get it right.
October 31, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Is Scotland's Natural Environment Bill a trick or a treat for nature?
Yesterday MSPs backed legal targets to restore wildlife, and many called for Part 2 to be fixed.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for nature - we must get it right.
Yesterday MSPs backed legal targets to restore wildlife, and many called for Part 2 to be fixed.
This is a once-in-a-generation chance to turn things around for nature - we must get it right.
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Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
October 30, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Today at Scottish Parliament, MSPs debate the Natural Environment Bill.
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
This morning LINK was outside with the #ScotlandLovesNature campaign, representing red squirrels, Scottish wildcats, puffins and bees. 🐿️🐝
This Bill is our VITAL chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌿🐾
#savenature
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Beavers have returned to Glen Affric, 400 years after their extinction in Scotland :beaver: A family of five beavers and a beaver pair were released last Friday at two sites on Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve 🦫
Full story 👇
treesforlife.org.uk/beavers-rele...
Full story 👇
treesforlife.org.uk/beavers-rele...
October 27, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Beavers have returned to Glen Affric, 400 years after their extinction in Scotland :beaver: A family of five beavers and a beaver pair were released last Friday at two sites on Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin in the Glen Affric National Nature Reserve 🦫
Full story 👇
treesforlife.org.uk/beavers-rele...
Full story 👇
treesforlife.org.uk/beavers-rele...
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Scotland remains in breach of a United Nations (UN) environmental convention, a new report has found
Scotland in breach of environmental convention, UN body finds
Scotland remains in breach of a United Nations environmental convention, a new report has found ...
www.thenational.scot
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Scotland remains in breach of a United Nations (UN) environmental convention, a new report has found
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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...
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Really great discussion at SNP conference on climate and nature policy - Scotland needs strong leadership and a real focus on delivery in the next parliament.
Great to have a full house for our event at #SNP25 on credible climate and nature leadership with
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Really great discussion at SNP conference on climate and nature policy - Scotland needs strong leadership and a real focus on delivery in the next parliament.
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Great to have a full house for our event at #SNP25 on credible climate and nature leadership with
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Great to have a full house for our event at #SNP25 on credible climate and nature leadership with
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social
@alasdairallanmsp.bsky.social, @scotlink.bsky.social,
@oxfamscotland.bsky.social and @climateoutreach.bsky.social