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Motion · S6M-12541 · 18 Mar 2024

Recognising World Rewilding Day 2024

Lodged by Ariane Burgess (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises World Rewilding Day on 20 March 2024; notes that this day celebrates the capacity of rewilding to restore ecosystems in order to tackle the nature and climate emergencies, and secure a thriving future for all; understands that the 2024 World Rewilding Day focuses on the theme of Hope Into Action, which emphasises how all kinds of rewilders are taking action to bring nature back; believes that Scotland’s ecosystems have been affected by intensive management, over exploitation, neglect and pollution; celebrates the efforts of people across Scotland to restore nature, including through over 150 rewilding projects, from community woodlands to landscape-scale partnerships; believes that Scotland could be the world’s first rewilding nation, with nature flourishing across 30% of Scotland’s land and seas; understands that people, land, nature and culture are intertwined in Scotland; considers that rewilding can bring a cascade of benefits to communities and society, including boosting jobs and health, supporting community wealth building, and by working hand-in-hand with sustainable farming, fishing and forestry, and believes that rewilding can mean repeopling.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.