Accelerated pace of green infrastructure needed to address climate change
As Scotland considers its green recovery from Covid-19 and works towards net-zero targets, our CEO Derek Robertson highlights the need for an accelerated expansion of nature and environment-friendly infrastructure.
Greener Towns Focus for New Strategic Partnership
We are delighted to announce a new strategic partnership between the Green Action Trust and Scotland’s Towns Partnership. “An outstanding opportunity to deliver for people and planet by transforming our towns.” This new alliance is set to boost environmental outcomes in towns the length and breadth of Scotland. In...
Green Action Trust backs the launch of the Queen’s Green Canopy
The Green Action Trust is delighted to support the official launch today of The Queen’s Green Canopy – the QGC – a unique tree planting campaign created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. The campaign invites everyone from all corners of the United Kingdom to “Plant a...
Faifley Knowes Public Consultation
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ABOUT PROPOSED ENVIRONMENTAL AND PATH IMPROVEMENTS AT FAIFLEY KNOWES West Dunbartonshire Council and Green Action Trust are working together to develop plans and secure funding for a range of access and environmental improvements in Faifley Knowes. Over the past few years, the path network on this much-loved...
CSGN 2030 Delivery Plan launched
The 2030 CSGN Delivery Plan (DP30) outlines the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Partners’ priorities for the next phase of delivering one of Europe’s biggest green infrastructure projects – covering approximately 10,000 square kilometres and seeking to transform Central Scotland by 2050. The new Delivery Plan is closely aligned...
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Green Action Trust has reaffirmed its support for the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and have undertaken a review to align our work with the SDGs. By doing this, we have created a clear picture of how we are contributing to and supporting...
Priorities for action in Parliament
The next election is an important opportunity to make a major statement on the steps necessary to deliver a green recovery and accelerate progress towards net-zero.
NPF4 Response for the Scottish Government
The Green Action Trust has today published it’s response to the Scottish Government’s call for comments on Scotland’s Fourth National Planning Framework Position Statement. You can read the document below: Green Action Trust’s NPF4 Response for Scottish Government
Report sets out route map towards greener towns
Green Action Trust calls for urgent steps on implementing Sparks’ Report and Review of the Town Centre Action Plan The Green Action Trust, the trusted delivery partner focussed on environmental and regeneration outcomes for Scotland, has warmly welcomed the publication of the Report from the Independent Review Group set...
Managing Falkirk Councils Woodland Estate
Falkirk Council owns a significant area of woodland across the Local Authority which forms an important element of the local green network. The Council’s Forest Estate Plan (approved in April 2019) sets out the Council’s approach to managing and improving its woodlands. Green Action Trust has been working with...
Footpath closure at Shotts Nature Park
Please note that due to subsidence we have unfortunately had to temporarily close a small loop of footpath in Shotts Nature Park as shown on the attached pictures. We apologise for any inconvenience and will get it sorted in the new year.
Scottish Government publishes Climate Change Plan Update
The recent publication by the Scottish Government of the Climate Change Plan 2018-2032 Update is an opportunity to reframe policy and action in light of new understanding about the climate emergency and renewed commitment to creating a green, inclusive economy addressing the impacts of the Covid pandemic. In the...
Scottish Government publishes Statement of Intent on biodiversity
14 December saw the publication of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Biodiversity Strategy post-2020: statement of intent. This document signals the Government’s ambitions for Scotland, in tackling the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss and sets out how those ambitions will be translated into Scotland’s post-2020 biodiversity strategy...
CSGN – Increasing Woodland Cover
Increasing woodland cover – carbon capture and so much more. What better time to review the scale of delivery to date and to highlight the ways in which the Green Action Trust is driving forward the delivery of the CSGN both through direct delivery and by supporting partner organisations....
Public Art Commission For Cumnock
Green Action Trust in partnership with community group Cumnock Action Plan is looking to commission an artist with experience in community engagement and public art projects, to create a piece of art for the people of Cumnock, that tells their story and can be permanently installed at the Memories...
Transforming Scotland’s Approach to Vacant and Derelict Land
The Green Action Trust is set to take a lead role delivering on recommendations launched today by the Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce. The legacy of Scotland’s industrial past means that almost a third of the Scottish population lives within 500 meters of a derelict site. In deprived communities...
New woodland takes root in Glasgow
A new native woodland is set to take root in Glasgow with 20,000 trees to be planted on former pastureland on the southern edge of the city. Backed by Glasgow City Council and Green Action Trust, the £125k project will see nine different species of native broadleaf trees planted...
Scottish Government programme for 2020/21
Today sees the publication of Protecting Scotland, Renewing Scotland – the 2020/21 Programme for Government. While the document, understandably, focuses on the impact of and recovery from the Covid19 pandemic, it is reassuring to see the Scottish Government restating its commitments to climate change action, biodiversity and a green...
Green Funding Boost from CSGN Growing Food Together Fund
Nine environmental projects across central Scotland have received just over £100k of funding from the Central Scotland Green Network Growing Food Together fund to encourage community growing and promote healthy eating. Supported by the Scottish Government, projects are sharing the fund to foster community engagement in growing and learning...
Introducing the Green Action Trust
This is a really important week for our charity as we launch our refreshed identity. Starting today, the Central Scotland Green Network Trust (CSGNT) becomes the Green Action Trust. It’s a change we have been working on for some time, and now opens up an exciting new chapter in...
Central Scotland Green Network Trust becomes the Green Action Trust
Central Scotland Green Network Trust becomes the Green Action Trust New identity to support organisation’s aspiration to be at heart of Scotland’s environmental regeneration The Central Scotland Green Network Trust has today (Monday 3rd August) launched its refreshed identity as the Green Action Trust. The new brand is set...
Could funders reposition to boost our green recovery?
As our governments gradually ease lockdown restrictions, the public’s opinion is that now is an opportunity for change, and they would be prepared to make many of the measures brought in during lockdown permanent to support a green recovery, according to a Climate Assembly UK report. Findings from the...
Walking our way back to a happier and healthier Scotland
Twenty-seven of Scotland’s most influential public and third-sector organisations have jointly called for the country to “walk back better” as society reshapes following Covid-19. A statement, written on behalf of bodies listed below including Central Scotland Green Network Trust, Scottish Natural Heritage and The University Edinburgh has called on...
Where should our future classrooms be?
A collaborative blog with Rachel Cowper of Thrive Outdoors and Central Scotland Green Network Trust’s Deryck Irving presenting the case for moving classroom teaching outside post-COVID-19. The response to the current pandemic has meant the introduction of new behaviours to many aspects of our day-to-day lives. The process of easing...