SUSTAINABILITY AND THE NATURAL ECONOMY

Our natural world has never felt so contested or at risk . We live in a time of unparalleled challenge to climate and biodiversity . And yet, it is nature that holds the key to a sustainable future, supported by technologies founded on renewable sources . For solutions to work, we need to find new ways of working together and applying our knowledge

Creating a sustainable future, including tackling climate change and reversing nature loss, is a huge challenge, requiring global collaboration It requires good decision-making and engagement with complex social, economic and environmental challenges Embracing these challenges is at the core of our ethos at SRUC

Many of our courses share a common goal of the responsible management of our natural resources and environment Combining our world class research with academic staff from a wide range of industry specialism’s and working with relevant business partners, ensures we can equip you with the latest knowledge, processes and technology to support these principles, preparing you for a range of exciting careers helping safeguard our delicate planet

"Natural Capital is a term for the habitats and ecosystems that provide social, environmental and economic benefits to humans."

NatureScot

Protecting areas of land to preserve valuable environmental and cultural features important for ecosystem service provision can contribute to UN Sustainable Development Goals by enhancing good health and wellbeing, contributing to sustainable cities and communities, and protecting life below water and on land.