Scottish Green Lib Dems

Britain’s Lib Dems want to ditch their NIMBY tag and scoop up climate voters The U.K.’s third party believes green policy is the way to hoover up Tory-backers.

It's great to see @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & the @libdems.org.uk unashamedly push progressive environmental policies that strengthen our economy.

Ed pushed for the Green Investment Bank based in Edinburgh in 2010, which the Tories later sold off. www.politico.eu/article/uk-l...

Lib Dem council leader calls for more scrutiny of environmental watchdog The leader of the Liberal Democrats on Scottish Borders Council has called for an environmental watchdog to face greater local scrutiny following reports of raw sewage being released in a river.

Scottish Borders Lib Dem council leader calls for more scrutiny of environmental watchdog www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/environ...

Green Liberal Democrats Summer Webinars This July, the Green Liberal Democrats are hosting a series of free Zoom webinars tackling climate and environmental issues.These sessions bring together Lib Dem MPs and expert voices for real, practical conversations on the future of our planet.Topi

The Green Liberal Democrats are hosting a series of free Zoom webinars tackling climate and environmental issues.

1 July 2025 - 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Microgrids, Community Energy & Innovation for a Diverse Energy Mix Webinar

Book here: events.libdems.org.uk/event...

I was delighted to win an award at the Scottish Environment Link Nature Champion Awards yesterday evening, for campaigning for the protection of sand eels. They are an important source of food for birds, including puffins, and are now protected from commercial fishing.

Cockatoo removes anti-nesting spikes and throws them away

Again, birds have a lot to teach us.

#birds

Scotland's Rural College plays a key role in animal welfare - this is a massive blow to the next generations tasked with helping Scotland's nature.

YouTube video by scotlibdem Scottish Liberal Democrats Spring Conference 2025 - Friday

It was great to catch up with everyone at #SLDConf last weekend and even better to hear @eddavey.libdems.org.uk & @alex.scotlibdems.org.uk highlight care for our environment in their speeches! 🌳☁🌊 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cB__...

Public transport is an essential part of tackling climate change. The Scottish Government must reverse its neglect of the Bus Partnership Fund #sldconf

Thank you Tim: our environment knows no borders - coal pollution could've impacted both Cumbria and Scotland, around 50 miles away.

Also great to see you champion British coastal tidal projects and investment! 👏👏👏

Charles concludes the meeting: the wide discussion here shows that Net Zero cannot be an add on or afterthought, but a fundamental consideration for everything we do.

Thanks everyone for attending!

@susan4ed.bsky.social: Lib Dem MP Mark Wilkinson introduced the 'Sunshine Bill' requiring new homes to gave solar panels, and has been pressing the Labour government since then. Locally we've had positive Heated Buildings forums in Mid Dunbartonshire.

Sanne: Something we've been pursuing and researching in Edinburgh is Heat Networks and Solar opportunities in existing homes. These are both positibe examples despite the Scottish government Heat Bill no longer requiring climate infrastructure on all new homes.

Cllr Barrett: In Perth and Kinross, we've been dispersing Green funds which has gone towards tree planting, EV charging points, wildflowers & much more.

Although the Council can only directly control around 5% of emissions from P&K, we can influence up to 80% of emitters.

Ray: There is a proposal for a 'Just Transition Commission' UK-wide, just like there is in Scotland, as well as an ombudsman. These could help look at Green Skills especially, and ensure investment in British-led supply chains for green infrastructure.

Sanne: The condition of Scotland's rivers and coast is cause for concern and a scandal we'll not let go unchallenged. Our waterways and their reliant ecosystems deserve the clearest possible quality.

Charles: Carbon is not simply a numbers game. We have too many governments and companies who think they can balance the scale or offset carbon emissions, but it's vital to actually reduce the emissions.

#SLDconf attendees: 2 green talks this lunchtime to check out!

Future Economy Scotland & Uplift UK just started their event on Delivering a #JustTransition for the North Sea.

At 1.10, @scotlibdems.org.uk Net Zero spox Cllr Dijktra-Downie will join us to discuss Practical Steps Towards #NetZero.

Following the vessel collision in the North Sea, concerns have been raised over the environmental impact. I raised the potential impact to seabirds on the Is... Vessel Collision - Environmental Impact

Following the vessel collision in the North Sea, concerns have been raised over the environmental impact. I raised the potential harm to seabirds on the Isle of May & asked the Minister if he is working with environmental organisations & cross-governmentally to protect wildlife.

Labour needs to do more for Scotland if they are to beat SNP in 2026 election Labour claims to be the best hope we have of ousting the nationalists from power in Scotland, but they are blowing it

"And when will [Scotland] get an emissions management framework?"

Indeed @cajardinemp.bsky.social - our governments must be much more ambitious for our climate... www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

I met the RSPB outside parliament yesterday to hear about the Scottish Seabird Conservation Action Plan.

More funding for renewables skills could be a massive win for Scotland's just transition away from fossil fuels.

We're looking forward to seeing the #ScotBudget detail in the coming days...

👋 A warm cheer of support from MPs for the #CANBill as the Climate and Nature Bill sponsor Roz Savage MP rows past Parliament—ahead of the Bill’s crucial Second Reading on 24 January! 🌍

🌿 zerohour.uk @wendychambld.bsky.social @clivejonesmp.bsky.social @jamie4north.bsky.social

Very proud to support my Liberal Democrat colleague Dr Roz Savage in bringing her Climate and Nature Bill through Parliament.

The bill will have a second reading on Friday 24th January.

Recycling your Christmas Tree

If you have a real Christmas tree, you can recycle it.

Residents can arrange for a free pick-up of their tree, or take it to your nearest recycling centre.

More details are available at bit.ly/2RZj6Jh

Remember to remove tinsel, decorations or any pots and stands.

Ed Davey bungee jumping. His arms are spread out wide and his mouth is open.

Taking the leap into Bluesky 👋

We've just joined 🦋 and delighted to see all 6 @scotlibdems.org.uk MPs have already signed this!

Thank you @wendychambld.bsky.social, @amcarmichaelmp.bsky.social, @cajardinemp.bsky.social, Jamie Stone, Susan Murray & Angus MacDonald.