SPICe Briefing 21-54 Environment: subject profile

Publication Year

2021

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Provides an overview of environmental policy and governance, focusing on the main legislative and policy provisions in Scotland. Covers: key strategic policies and goals; key policies and regulators, and duties of public bodies; environmental standards and governance (following EU exit); waste and the circular economy; biodiversity and wildlife management; air quality; flooding; the freshwater environment; chemicals and pesticides regulation.

Document History

Dated 19 August 2021.

Author

Morrison, A. et al

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