Documents

Report 3 of 4. This Policy Spotlight reviews a range of international examples of the application of Community Wealth Building principles in both rural and urban contexts. The key features and success factors of these examples are described.

Report 2 of 4. This Policy Spotlight reviews the evolution of Community Wealth Building policy and practice in Scotland over the last few years, with reflections on what this means for rural and island communities.

Report 1 of 4. In this review the authors considered how community wealth building (CWB) can be applied in a rural and island context.

The report is an assessment made on behalf of the Scottish Government Net Zero Public Sector Team of the feasibility of inclusion of scope 3 emissions within the foreseeable future.

Scotland is facing many climate pressures, including increased risk of flooding, water scarcity and supply challenges.  Remote coastal communities are at risk of these pressures but necessarily deal with them in ways different to more connected and larger settlements.  This report presents the findings of an investi

A presentation outlining an assessment of the outcomes of the requirement for each member state to include ‘AKIS ’ within their Common Agricultural Policy Strategic Plans (2023-2027).

Authors: Prof Lee-Ann Sutherland and Dr Katrin Prager.

The research aims to evaluate the implementation and emergent outcomes of the AKIS measures identified in European member states’ CAP Strategic Plans (2023- 2027).

Authors: Prof Lee-Ann Sutherland and Dr Katrin Prager.

The aim of this fellowship was to identify current and potential market opportunities and describe the supply chain for hempseed and fibre in Scotland.

Author: Dr Wisdom Dogbe.

Methane is the prominent GHG from agriculture, accounting for 59% of agricultural emissions. Enteric methane, produced by ruminants as they digest feed, is the major source of these emissions.

The 11th edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s Newsletter, an update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research p