Who we are?

 

A diverse group of individuals working together from different land use sectors to help affect social and environmental change in rural Scotland. SEDA Land’s core focus is not on the technical aspects of current challenges we face, we know the science is there, instead we need joined up, creative thinking to address the bigger picture. We cannot solve the climate, biodiversity, housing, employment and health crisis individually.

Seda land wants to meet the challenges of environmental and social change in Scotland. Our strength lies in the broad range of stakeholders – including land managers, owners, and employees, communities, industries, and researchers, artists and scientists. We are working together for a greener and fairer Scotland. Sound like you?

Visit our ‘Get involved’ section.

 
 

What we do?

The number of creative and realistic solutions to environmental problems has become vast. New technologies in bioproducts, biofuels, renewable energies and imaginative ways of farming mean the green transition is within our grasp. We are excited about these new opportunities and want to inspire others to embrace the solutions available to us.

SEDA Land brings people together to discuss land-use challenges in a forward-thinking and holistic way. We focus on the big picture, working with artists, musicians, poets and storytellers as well as scientists and industry leaders to start the cultural shift in how we use and value our resources. We hold events, create reports, publish blogs, and share resource so anyone interested in sustainable land use can come and learn more through our site.


“STONE and VEIL”

A digital game co-developed by SEDA Land, in which players fight monsters and survive natural disasters while learning about land use decisions’ effect on climate and food systems.

 

 
 

Latest SEDA Land Blog Posts

 

Abstract

Sam Illingworth

Are scientific papers understood,
By anyone from outside of the field;
And is an abstract really any good,
If jargon means its secrets aren’t revealed?
Could poetry present a different way,
Of summing up research in a nutshell; 
Presented in a language for the lay,
Yet still useful for scientists as well?

 

Image credits: Nikki Yoxall/ Grampian Graziers, Lorne Gill/NatureScot, The James Hutton Institute. Images should not be reproduced without permission.