FIRNS1 – Source to Sea Nature Finance Model

Summary

The project “Developing a Scottish Source to Sea Nature Finance Model” laid the foundations for the establishment of a funding framework that will enable FMS’s members and others to deliver locally tailored solutions to sustain healthy ecologically functioning river systems. The project sought to build on the success of the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF) to make recommendations for a ”Source to Sea” funding model whose scope includes both the marine environment and freshwater, addressing ecological connectivity throughout the aquatic environment.  

Outputs

The outputs from the project are listed here:

• Summary Document  

• Final Report 

• Stakeholder Engagement Report 

• Corporate Engagement Report 

• Workshop Learnings 

• Community Benefits Report  

• Roadmap and Next Steps 

Funding

The project is supported by The Facility for Investment Ready Nature in Scotland (FIRNS), delivered by NatureScot in collaboration with The Scottish Government and in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund. FIRNS Project finance comprises £85,088. 

Partners

The project benefits from a partnership with NatureScot, the Scottish Marine Environmental Enhancement Fund (SMEEF), the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government, Crown Estate Scotland and the FMS membership.