Think tank questions Scottish push for private financing of nature

Published 15:12 on October 1, 2025 / Last updated at 15:12 on October 1, 2025 / / Nature & Biodiversity (Policy), Nature-based Carbon (Other NbS)

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The Scottish government’s attempts to hit its climate and nature targets have focused on private finance without weighing up the benefits of more public funding models, a think tank has said.
The Scottish government’s attempts to hit its climate and nature targets have focused on private finance without weighing up the benefits of more public funding models, a think tank has said.


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