Future Economy Scotland
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
https://www.futureeconomy.scot
- Yesterday, our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke in the Scottish Parliament about how to deliver a just energy transition for Scotland's fossil fuel workers. Read our plan 👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
- 📰 @scotnational.bsky.social reports new polling showing a majority of Scots back council tax reform. Another clear signal that people want a fairer system - based on ability to pay, not outdated property bands. www.thenational.scot/news/2580868...
- Our analysis 👇 www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/389-ne...
- 🌱💷 Our recent report and evidence on peatland restoration and private finance was raised by @ariane-burgess.bsky.social during the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. 🎥 Watch the clip below. 📗 Read the report in full: www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
- During the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee, Rhoda Grant MSP used our figures on private finance and peatland restoration to highlight project costs could be pushed up by almost 50%. Then she asked the obvious question - is that really value for public money?
- Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social was among those asked by Holyrood Magazine to outline priorities for Scotland’s economy over the next 5 years 📈
- Read the full range of responses from other experts in Scotland’s policy landscape 👇
- Restoring wetlands, especially peatlands, is key to meeting climate and nature targets. But it will only work with fairer, smarter public investment and by tackling the barriers to nature restoration. 🎥Watch our video or read our report this #WorldWetlandsDay www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
