Explaining the underlying causes of the nature-climate crisis, and how we can all be part of the solution

Make Space For Nature

In this episode we chat to Robin Pakeman from the James Hutton Institute about the underlying causes of nature loss in Scotland. Recently revealed in a new report commissioned by NatureScot and co-authored by Robin and colleagues at the James Hutton and from the University of Glasgow, these seemingly unrelated factors can have a significant impact on both nature and climate.

We also meet with Clive Mitchell, NatureScot’s Strategic Resource Manager (Nature & Climate Change) who takes us through some of the changes that need to happen for Scotland to become a sustainable, nature-rich, net-zero nation, and he gives us an insight into some of the actions we can all take to get closer to living in harmony with nature.
More information:

James Hutton Institute partnership news release: Considerable change needed to stop nature loss in Scotland

Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland - A Summary

NatureScot Research Report 1309 - Understanding the Indirect Drivers of Biodiversity Loss in Scotland

Scottish Government news release: New legal targets proposed for nature recovery

Chapters

1. Explaining the underlying causes of the nature-climate crisis, and how we can all be part of the solution (00:00:00)

2. Nature Loss and Climate Crisis in Scotland (00:00:05)

3. Transitioning to Circular Economy & Well-Being (00:16:00)

4. Achieving Sustainable Land Management (00:22:04)

5. Transforming Land Use for Regenerative Practices (00:26:58)

6. Help Nature and Climate (00:30:46)

7. Addressing Nature Loss and Climate Change (00:36:20)