Successful consultation with the global south
Paper on how to consult with the global south effectively, produced in collaboration with SCIAF and Common Weal.
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Research & Briefings
Read our briefings and analysis on key environmental issues
Scotland must act now on plastic pollution
This briefing paper by Friends of the Earth Scotland explains why it is important to tackle plastic pollution and what must be done in Scotland.
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Position paper on steel
This paper sets out why Scotland needs a steel strategy, and the key components which must be included in it to create a fair and sustainable future for Scotland.
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Briefing on rising costs of incineration
The cost of incinerating waste is rising for Scottish councils. By 2028, it will cost each council over £1 million more per year, on average, although there will be a lot of variation between councils.
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Circular Economy Act – briefing
In June 2024, the Circular Economy Act was passed, with the aim of creating a circular economy in Scotland through new powers. The first step will be to consult on a circular economy strategy and targets.
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Rethinking our resources: The shared but differentiated roles of global south and global north governments in implementing resource justice
Transition minerals are the materials we need to move away from fossil fuels. They are a vital part of the energy transition but the way they are being extracted is harmful to people and worsening climate breakdown. If we don’t rethink the way we use these resources, we risk replacing one destructive energy system with another.
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Communities and transition mineral mining in Scotland
Communities in Scotland are being affected by exploration mining for transition minerals like nickel, copper and zinc.
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Briefing paper on how Scottish Government can close incineration loopholes
How and why MSPs must put pressure on the Scottish Government to prevent unnecessary incinerators being built in Scotland.
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Including just transition and due diligence in the Circular Economy Bill
The CE Bill must install principles of fairness and care at the heart of our approach to material consumption
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