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We welcome the publication of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill Restoring nature has a vital role to play in delivering a just transition — but how we do this matters. We look forward to engaging on the bill going forward.

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Why has Scotland’s wind energy revolution failed to deliver the hoped for manufacturing jobs? In this guest blog, @ewangibbs.bsky.social, historian of energy, industry, work and protest at @uofglasgow.bsky.social, provides some answers.

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We’re delighted to be co-hosting an event at the Scottish Labour Party conference tomorrow focused on how to deliver a Scotland free from poverty We’ll be joined by @mrsemmajacko.bsky.social @kirstymcneill.bsky.social @pfokane.bsky.social @ruthboyler.bsky.social 🗓️ Fri 21 Feb, 17:30-18:30 📍Alsh 2

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What is the role of carbon offsetting in delivering a just transition? What new policies are required to ensure that Scotland meets its climate and nature targets? Watch the full video of our latest webinar 📽️

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In Scotland, the idea that private finance is needed to restore nature has been promoted with little scrutiny. But the case for doing so rests on shaky foundations. Co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social on the risks of luring private finance to fund nature restoration.

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Council tax is regressive, unfair and inefficient. It needs to be replaced with a new system of property taxation, not reformed.

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Important new report from the Scottish Trades Union Congress and Transition Economics highlighting how poor employment practices are widespread among offshore wind developers – including resistance to trade union engagement. Delivering a just transition means ensuring that workers voices are heard

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Are you a private tenant? Tenants union @living-rent.bsky.social is gathering evidence on tenants’ experience to strengthen the Housing (Scotland) Bill. Fill out the survey below:

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Council tax is regressive, unfair and inefficient. It needs to be replaced with a new system of property taxation, not reformed.

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Opponents of rent controls frequently assert that “all economists agree rent controls don’t work.” Is this actually true? Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social takes an empirical look at the economics of rent controls.

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Only a few days left to apply for our Senior Economist role. ⏰ Deadline is midnight on Friday, 7th February. Find out more here:

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Only a few days left to apply for our Advocacy and Engagement Lead role. ⏰ Deadline is midnight on Friday, 7th February. Find out more here:

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There are only a few more days to apply for our Senior Economist role. ⏰ Deadline is midnight on Friday, 7th February. Find out more here:

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There are only a few more days to apply for our Advocacy and Engagement Lead role. ⏰ Deadline is midnight on Friday, 7th February. Find out more here:

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There are only a few hours left to sign up for tonight’s carbon offsetting webinar. Join us at 6pm.

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🚨 DEADLINE THIS WEEK 🚨 We’re recruiting for two new positions: a Senior Economist and an Advocacy and Engagement Lead. 🗓️ Deadline for applications is this Friday, 7th February. Find out more here:

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The Scottish Government has committed to delivering the world’s first Community Wealth Building Act. In this report, co-director @miriambrett.bsky.social explores how community wealth building can be a powerful catalyst for achieving a just transition.

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In its current form, the Land Reform Bill doesn’t do enough to modernise Scotland’s archaic and dysfunctional land market. In this report, co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social outlines an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.

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More than one-in-five Scots and nearly a quarter of Scottish children are living in poverty, according to the new ‘UK Poverty 2025’ report from @jrf-uk.bsky.social. Economic growth alone isn’t going to resolve this; deeper structural reforms are needed.

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We congratulate Uplift and @greenpeaceuk.bsky.social on the outcome of their case against the UK government over the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil & gas field licences, and welcome the judge’s decision. As Tessa Khan says: “We cannot burn new oil and gas reserves if we want a safe climate”.

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Rent controls under scrutiny: “We’re concerned that the Scottish Government’s CPI +1% formula could bake in rent increases which are systematically above inflation.” @living-rent.bsky.social’s Ruth Gilbert at the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee on Tuesday.

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In recent years, Scotland has become a haven for investors seeking to buy land for carbon offsetting activities. But is this delivering the environmental and community benefits that Scotland needs? Sign up for our carbon event, being held online next Tuesday, 4 February, using the link below.

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Our latest newsletter is out! Read it to find out more our two new job opportunities, our imminent webinar on the role of carbon offsetting in delivering a just transition, and a round up of our recent activities. Full newsletter available here: mailchi.mp/901f5c414e3b...

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In this blog, Future Economy Scotland co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social outlines the economic case for rent controls. As housing markets are replete with market failures, they don’t operate in line with textbook models of supply and demand.

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Interested in joining our our growing, purpose-driven team? We are recruiting an Advocacy and Engagement Lead to strengthen relations with MSPs, policymakers, civil society and trade unions. 📆 Deadline is 7 February: www.futureeconomy.scot/vacancies/ad...

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Interested in joining our growing, purpose-driven team? We are recruiting a Senior Economist to help deliver our programme of high-quality, impactful research. 🗓️ Deadline is 7 February

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In recent years, Scotland has become a haven for investors seeking to buy land for carbon offsetting activities. But is this delivering the environmental and community benefits that Scotland needs?

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Interested in being part of a growing, purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change in Scotland? We are recruiting a Senior Economist and an Advocacy and Engagement Lead. ⏰ Deadline for applications is 7 February www.futureeconomy.scot/about#vacanc...

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🌱 New event! What is the role for carbon offsetting in delivering a just transition? We’re delighted to be joined by a panel of experts for this timely discussion. 🗓️ 4th February ⏰ 18:00 - 19:00 📍 Online Sign up here ⬇️ www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-th...

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Interested in working with us? We’re currently recruiting for two new positions: a Senior Economist and an Advocacy and Engagement Lead. 🗓️ deadline for applications is Friday, 7th February. Find out more here: www.futureeconomy.scot/about#vacanc...

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A fairer tax system is essential for fixing public services, tackling poverty and delivering a just transition However, the Scottish Government’s new Tax Strategy lacks vision, urgency, and action. We support #TaxJusticeScotland in calling for bolder reform:

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Interested in being part of a growing, purpose-driven team focused on driving progressive change in Scotland? We are recruiting for two new positions: 📊 Senior Economist 🗣️ Advocacy and Engagement Lead Read on to find out more about the roles!

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Are you aware that Future Economy Scotland publishes a quarterly newsletter, the next edition of which is due out next week? If you’d like to receive a copy, sign up using the link below.

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How could a bold mission-oriented industrial strategy transform Scotland? @mazzucatom.bsky.social and @lmacfarlane.bsky.social set out how it could drive productivity, raise living standards, and position Scotland as a global leader in the net zero transition.

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The Scottish Government has committed to delivering the world’s first Community Wealth Building Act. In this report, Co-Director @miriambrett.bsky.social explores how community wealth building can be a powerful catalyst for achieving a just transition.

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In Scotland, the idea that private finance is needed to restore nature has been promoted with little scrutiny. But the case for doing so rests on shaky foundations. @lmacfarlane.bsky.social on the inadequacies of luring private finance to fund nature restoration.

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In its current form, the Land Reform Bill does not do enough to modernise Scotland’s archaic and dysfunctional land market. In this report, we outline an ambitious agenda to diversify land ownership, tackle the housing crisis and deliver a just transition.

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“Without a step-change, we are now at risk of going backwards.” Important new report from Scotland’s Just Transition Commission, highlighting the need for more ambitious policy to ensure Scotland delivers a just transition.

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