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\u00a310m funding confirmed from the Scottish Government<\/a> for projects that restore nature, safeguard wildlife and tackle the causes of biodiversity loss<\/h2>\n

The Nature Restoration Fund<\/a> will support a mix of urban and rural-focused projects, such as improving greenspace for outdoor learning, green active travel routes, planting of wildlife corridors and natural flood management.<\/p>\n

Half of the funding will go to local authorities to develop new or existing projects which help address the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change, but which also aim to promote the health and wellbeing of local communities and reduce inequalities.<\/p>\n

The remaining \u00a35m will include a small project competitive fund of \u00a31m to be distributed by NatureScot<\/a>, and the balance will go directly to established nature restoration projects across Scotland, including native-tree planting, nature restoration in rivers, lochs and coasts, and improving and connecting habitats.<\/p>\n

Creating green jobs and tackling climate change<\/h3>\n

Environment minister, Mairi McAllan, said: \u201cOur new \u00a310m fund will help address the twin challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change in a way that supports Scotland\u2019s urban and rural communities<\/a> and tackles inequalities.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd it\u2019s just one of a range of actions we\u2019re taking. From our groundbreaking work leading the international \u2018Edinburgh Process\u2019 to invest in locally-driven nature restoration projects in urban, rural and coastal Scotland, we\u2019re helping to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, improve air and water quality, create green jobs and tackle climate change and biodiversity loss.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we prepare to welcome COP26 to Glasgow later this year, we\u2019re committed to raising our ambition for nature\u2019s recovery.<\/p>\n

“Our Statement of Intent sets out our ambitions and includes a new voluntary commitment to protect 30% of our land for nature by 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n

NatureScot chief executive, Francesca Osowska, added: \u201cMore people than ever now understand and support the need to put nature at the heart of our recovery from the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith COP15 and COP26 coming up, Scotland has a huge opportunity to address the many challenges and pressures that nature is facing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis \u00a310m investment is a significant boost for nature restoration, allowing us to support many more projects working to put our woodlands, peatlands, rivers and seas back on the road to recovery \u2013 taking carbon out of the atmosphere, adapting to climate change and reducing the risks of flood, drought and wildfire.\u201d<\/p>\n

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