This postcard is by Rosanna Rabaeijs, about sewage pollution in the River Almond at Cramond. ➡️ Add yours to our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

With #DirtyBusiness, the sewage scandal in England is making headlines - but pollution from sewer overflows is also a problem in Scotland. ➡️ Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco... ➡️ Read our briefing: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten...

This postcard is by Dorinda, about sewage pollution at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh. ➡️ Add yours to our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Pollution flowing into the Firth of Forth from the River Almond at Cramond and debris along the shoreline. ➡️ Read the full postcard by @edinburghshoreline.bsky.social in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

🔎Hear from ERCS's Preslava Todorova on how to effectively draft Freedom of Information requests to obtain the information you need, how to challenge and appeal decisions, and the role of the Information Commissioner. 🔎

"The bill would make Scotland the first part of the UK to create the offence of #ecocide" BBC News reports on the progress of @monicalennon.bsky.social's proposed #ecocidelaw in the Scottish parliament yesterday. Story: bbc.co.uk/news/article... #StopEcocide

Critical win for the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill as MSPs vote to progress it to Stage 2 ⬇️ Congratulations and thanks to @monicalennon.bsky.social for her unrelenting work! We look forward to the next steps. Press release: www.ercs.scot/news/landmar...

📢 Are you ready for Scotland’s big climate & nature debate 2026? Join Our Seas Coalition, @scotlink.bsky.social, @sccscot.bsky.social, Scottish Rewilding Alliance and @foodcoalition.scot at Scotland’s biggest climate and nature hustings ahead of the 2026 elections. Sign up! shorturl.at/fBS0o

Toad patrollers have helped over 2 million toads cross roads during their annual spring migration. Incredible work by @froglife.bsky.social & volunteers! Get involved this year: www.froglife.org/what-we-do/t... #ToadsOnRoads2026

Lots of litter on the Water of Leith by The Shore, an area with 8 sewage discharge sites regularly releasing into the river. ➡️ Read the full postcard by Jim from SOSLeith in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Sewage-related debris accumulating in the River Almond in East Calder, West Lothian. ➡️ Read the full postcard by River Almond Action Group in our map of Scotland: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

First postcards about sewage pollution are here ⬇️ As part of the campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage, we're collecting postcards about sewage pollution to build a map of evidence and show the Scottish Government that you care. Find out more & write yours: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

This @theferret.scot deep-dive into lobbying in Scotland shows exactly why our lobbying laws need strengthening. ➡️ More about how regulation could be improved in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/how-to-... ➡️ @transparencyuk.bsky.social lobbying tracker: openaccess.transparency.org.uk

On Jan 27, MSPs decide the fate of Scotland’s Natural Environment Bill. This is our chance for legally binding nature recovery targets. 🌍🌿🐾 MSPs can still strengthen or weaken it—we need bold action now! Like & share to help restore Scotland’s nature! 📢 #NaturalEnvironmentBill

Are you a law student or recent graduate? Join us at our inaugural Fossil Free Law student gathering - an opportunity to network, gain campaigning skills, & strategise how to challenge ties between Scotland’s legal sector & the fossil fuel industry. Further details: www.ercs.scot/fossil-free-...

What would you want to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution? Here's Bill's message. Later this month, we'll be launching our map for which you can submit a postcard to build a map of evidence - watch this space. @johnswinney.bsky.social

SOSLeith has been fighting against longstanding sewage pollution in the Water of Leith - and now they are one of the community action groups leading the Clean Up Scotland's Sewage campaign. ➡️ Read more in their blog: www.ercs.scot/news/save-ou... ✅ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

📣Webinar: Learning from international Environmental Human Rights Defenders Hosted by @ercscot.bsky.social 📅27 January 2026 ⏰17:00 - 19:30 ‼️Online ➡️ www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Who are Environmental Human Rights Defenders? On 27 January, we're delighted to welcome three Defenders to our webinar to speak about their work. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment. Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Great opportunity to work with Friends of the Earth Scotland - still a couple days left to apply ⬇️

Learn from Environmental Human Rights Defenders ⬇️ In the past year, we've seen our right to protest curtailed and human rights come under siege. Join us to hear from experts who have challenged power and defended our right to a healthy environment. Book: www.ercs.scot/news/webinar...

Why is air pollution still a health risk in Scotland? And what can we do about it? Join our free webinar on 20 January to hear from medical experts, environmental advocates & community campaigners on how to guarantee our right to clean air. Book now: www.ercs.scot/news/lunchti...

What are sewer overflows? Our new campaign to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage focusses on pollution from sewer overflows – here’s how they work. Sign the petition to demand action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco... Thanks to @sosleith.bsky.social for the first photo.

Today we are publishing a summary of key policies that we are urging Scottish parties to include in their manifestos at the 2026 Holyrood elections. Read more: www.ercs.scot/wp/wp-conten... #scottishpolitics #elections #environmentalrights

Communities are already building community wealth across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 As the Scottish Government’s Community Wealth Building Bill progresses this week, it presents a vital opportunity. But it must empower the people already leading the way. www.scottishcommunityalliance.org.uk/news/communi...

Clean Up Scotland's Sewage has over 300 signatures! ⚠️ Last week, the Water Industry Commission for Scotland reported that Scottish Water is off track with improving sewer overflows which cause pollution or are in breach of their permit. Join in calling for action: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Why do we need targets for nature recovery? 🎯🌱 climate goals, legally binding nature targets are crucial for Scotland to drive real investment & strategic restoration. Past efforts fell short without them. It's time for decisive leadership! Read more: www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/we-need-natu...

On Saturday at Leith Market, we asked what you wanted to say to the Scottish Government about sewage pollution. Here's Alice's message ⬇️ Sign the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

We want to clean up Scotland's sewage - here's how ⬇️ There is clear evidence that our sewer system is no longer fit for purpose. We are calling all Scottish parties to make clean water a priority in their election manifestos. Join us by signing the petition: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

We've been blown away by your support for Clean Up Scotland's Sewage! Thank you to everyone who joined our launch at Edinburgh on Saturday and has already signed the petition. 🌊 Add your name here: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Today RAAG joined @sosleith.bsky.social to launch @ercscot.bsky.social national campaign to Clean Up Scotland’s Sewage. We demand that we stop dumping sewage into Scotland’s beautiful waterways. Add your voice by signing the petition at www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Sign the petition to Clean Up Scotland's Sewage! Today, we are at Leith Market in Edinburgh with River Almond Action Group and SOSLeith to launch a new national campaign to tackle sewage pollution in Scotland and protect our right to a healthy environment. Sign: www.ercs.scot/clean-up-sco...

Is climate emergency planning inclusive of disabled people? Together with Inclusion Scotland and the Sensing Climate Project, we looked at Scotland's climate and emergency planning policies and listened to disabled people. Read a summary of the work so far. www.ercs.scot/news/disabil...

One in nine species in Scotland is at risk of extinction. We can change this. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The Natural Environment Bill is our chance to set binding targets to restore nature. Take 30 seconds to email your MSPs here: scotlink.eaction.online/targets #Scotland #NatureRestoration #NaturalEnvironmentBill

🌎 A healthy planet is a human right. The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet. Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org @ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social

On Monday, ERCS will participate in the Global Day of Action for #ClimateJustice, coinciding with COP30 in Brazil. We will be hosting one hour of @lsca.bsky.social's 25 hr virtual gathering, which will span time zones & connect campaigners across the world. Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/3bmnsw77

🌎 A healthy planet is a human right. The UN has now made it clear: there's no social justice on a dying planet. Our joint blog w/ @foeint.bsky.social @opportunitygreen.org @ercscot.bsky.social and @koldocasla.bsky.social

It’s hard to imagine a more important task than restoring nature, which sustains our very lives and is our only home. By supporting real action through the Natural Environment Bill, our politicians can show us that at last they’re starting to make nature a priority. www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

A month ago, we gathered with friends and colleagues to celebrate ERCS's fifth birthday - and share our plans for the future. Read more in our blog: www.ercs.scot/news/celebra...

ERCS today launches our new Advocacy Manifesto, offering a route map for political parties to protect human rights, improve access to justice and strengthen environmental governance. Read more: www.ercs.scot/news/ercs-ad... #advocacy #environmentalrights #lawreform #accesstojustice

We're pleased that the @parliament.scot Rural Affairs and Islands Committee has backed proposals in the Natural Environment Bill to introduce statutory targets to restore nature. Nature targets are a key demand of our Scotland Loves Nature campaign. Read more: www.scotlink.org/msps-back-na...

🚨BILLBOARD MESSAGE DEMANDS MSPS ACT NOW TO SAVE NATURE 🚨 A pair of billboards appeared on Edinburgh’s busy Market Street today with an urgent message for Scotland’s MSPs. With 1 in 9 species in Scotland at risk of extinction, MSPs must act now! www.scotlandlovesnature.scot/billboard-me...

We have had 500 enquiries to ERCS's free legal advice service! Read our snapshot to see who, where and what environmental issues people in Scotland are seeking legal advice on. Snapshot of advice service – 500 enquiries www.ercs.scot/resources/sn...

Last month, Juliet Swann joined our webinar to speak about how Scotland's lobbying laws could be strengthened - looking forward to continuing the conversation at this event next week. Sign up: www.transparency.org.uk/events/lobby... Our webinar on lobbying: www.ercs.scot/news/lobbyin...

Last week, we joined #FoP2025 to discuss environmental justice. Thank you to all the brilliant speakers and organisers! We left reflecting on how much people care about their environment & the growing awareness that we need better accountability from public bodies to hold polluters to account.

Join us tomorrow at the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics, where our Chief Officer Dr Shivali Fifield will speak as part of a panel on environmental justice and the law. > When: Wednesday 20 August, 10:30-11:45am > Where: The Scottish Parliament > Tickets: tikt.link/environmenta...

The Climate Action Leadership Programme is a great opportunity for young people in Scotland to build skills around climate leadership and action - and completely free. You still have time to apply, find out more here 👇🏽 www.2050.scot/calp

Last week, the International Court of Justice issued a landmark Advisory Opinion on States' obligations regarding climate change. This was a pivotal moment for all those seeking to uphold the right to a healthy environment - but what does it mean for Scotland? Read our blog: tinyurl.com/2z2u9a5x

Today's ruling by the International Court of Justice confirms our right to a healthy environment, as "a precondition for the enjoyment of many human rights, such as the right to life". www.theguardian.com/environment/...

This is one of my pet peeves. And for good reason! It's completely unnecessary and damaging to health and the environment. Thanks @ercscot.bsky.social for taking action on this. 💚