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Environmental charities call for greater investment in nature-based jobs and skills

RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland insist green jobs could contribute to Scotland’s economic recovery from Covid-19

LEADING environmental charities have said that backing their plan for nature’s recovery could create up to 7,000 new jobs in Scotland.

RSPB Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and WWF Scotland are calling for greater investment in nature-based jobs and skills — and insist it could contribute to Scotland’s economic recovery from Covid-19.

The charities reported today that new data makes it clear that strong investment in nature’s recovery could, over time, create upwards of 4,000 jobs directly, while a further 3,000 jobs could be supported indirectly.

As MSPs scrutinise this year’s Scottish budget, the three environmental charities say that all political parties must use this opportunity to kick-start a transformative green recovery.

Scottish Wildlife Trust chief executive Jo Pike said this could help sustain rural communities. 

“Our findings demonstrate how taking these initial steps towards nature’s recovery can significantly benefit Scotland’s economy and society, as well as helping to tackle climate change,” she said.

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