Grassland and farmland can absorb carbon and be a haven for wildlife if managed with nature in mind.
Roughly 6.2 million hectares of land (around 80%) in Scotland is used for some form of agricultural production, so it is essential for this land to also incorporate nature-based solutions to tackle the climate, biodiversity and health crises.
We interviewed experts across farming, policy, finance and the environment to find out how those managing Scotland’s land can unlock solutions for the climate and nature crises at the same time as producing high-quality food. Our report shows that transformational change is needed and farmers and crofters must be supported to embrace this change.