NatureScot Research Report 1343 - Source to Sea - enabling coherent, efficient and synergistic outcomes.
Abstract
This report explores opportunities for more cohesive source-to-sea management in Scotland, focusing on the connections between land, freshwater, and marine environments. It aims to highlight the multiple benefits of an integrated approach, which can support various policies and goals related to climate, nature restoration, and sustainable development. The report identifies challenges to such integration, such as fragmented environmental management, and proposes recommendations for better coordination and policy alignment. It emphasizes the need for holistic, system-wide solutions to address the climate and nature crises, recognizing that effective management should avoid fragmentation and harness the interconnectedness of ecosystems from source to sea. The findings and recommendations, while specific to Scotland, offer valuable insights for broader, global environmental governance.