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Motion · S6M-19055 · 24 Sep 2025

Celebrating the Coastal Community Network's Achievements

Lodged by Ariane Burgess (Scottish Green Party) Standard Motion 13 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Coastal Communities Network (CCN) on achieving charitable status; believes that the coalition of over 30 community groups is a world-leading initiative; acknowledges that it aims to connect and strengthen community-led efforts to protect and restore the marine environment; understands that members of CCN work together to address a number of vital marine issues, such as marine litter and unsustainable aquaculture, and advocate for increased restoration of the marine environment and support for sustainable, low-impact fisheries that benefit coastal communities and nature; considers that community-led organisations, such as the membership of CCN, bring a valuable contribution to the protection and recovery of Scotland’s waters; believes there is a need for greater support for community groups working to protect their marine environments; notes what it sees as the value of including community voices at a national level in marine decision-making, and considers that there is a fundamental link between a healthy marine environment and the long-term wellbeing and prosperity of coastal communities.

Supporters (13)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.