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South of Scotland Regional Peatland Action Plan
16/10/2026
A new South of Scotland Regional Peatland Action Plan has been unveiled, aiming to help tackle climate change, support nature and create opportunities for rural communities and businesses.
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£32billion investment pipeline puts South of Scotland on map for investment
05/10/2026
A £31.8billion pipeline of potential investment could transform the South of Scotland’s economy over the next two decades, creating thousands of jobs and putting the region at the forefront of clean energy, advanced manufacturing and technology.
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Blog: From Climate Pressure to Climate Power: Building a Resilient South of Scotland
30/09/2026
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New report provides first-ever comprehensive picture of nature across the South of Scotland
29/09/2026
To mark Scotland’s Climate Week, a landmark new report has provided the first comprehensive assessment of the state of nature across the South of Scotland.
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New action group launched to unlock clean heat and energy efficiency opportunities across South of Scotland
28/09/2026
REP June 2026
Report of REP meeting on 30th June 2026
02/09/2026
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Report of REP meeting on 20th March 2026
25/03/2026
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Blog: How the South Scotland is benefitting from productive forests
21/03/2026
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Blog: The Business Case for Biodiversity - Why Protecting Nature Makes Good Business Sense
11/02/2026
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Blog: The Regional Land Use Framework - Looking ahead to 2026
29/01/2026
Our Natural Resources Strategy Manager, Andy Tharme, kicks off the first Regional Land Use Partnership (RLUP) Blog outlining the South of Scotland Regional Land Use Framework’s (RLUF's) approach to tackling climate change.