Community engagement and rural development

We are dedicated to community engagement and rural development, fostering sustainable connections between people, land, and the environment.

By integrating social science, environmental science, and advanced analytical methods, we deliver practical, evidence-based outcomes that support both policy development and grassroots initiatives. Central to our mission is empowering communities and stakeholders with the tools and insights needed to make informed decisions. Through our work, we aim to build resilient, inclusive relationships that benefit both people and the landscapes they depend on. Our commitment is further enhanced by the Just Transition Hub, a state-of-the-art virtual and physical collaborative facility based at our Craigiebuckler campus.

Explore our community engagement and rural development services to discover how we can help you achieve sustainable development goals while fostering vibrant, thriving communities.

People, land and the Environment
James Hutton Institute Scientific Services help organisations navigate the complex dynamics of land and human interaction.
The Just Transition Hub
A multimillion state-of-the-art virtual and physical collaborative facility in the heart of the James Hutton Institute’s Craigiebuckler campus.

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