The Blue Economy in the Highlands and Islands
Developing a strategic understanding of the blue economy for the Highlands and Islands and Scotland.
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14/07/2016
In December 2014, ekosgen was commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise to undertake the first stage of a baselining study for the Sustainable tourism and Food and drink sectors. The reports were published in July 2016 and are available below.
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Developing a strategic understanding of the blue economy for the Highlands and Islands and Scotland.
Indepth research on the opportunities from carbon sequestration for community wealth buildng.
In little more than 40 years, salmon farming has developed from pioneering research in the West highlands into Scotland’s most valuable food export.
Skills Review for the Aquaculture Sector in Scotland
Wild seaweed harvesting can potentially present a unique opportunity for fishermen to diversity.
HIE commissioned the University of Glasgow Training and Employment Research Unit to undertake this study in order to help inform the work of the NC500 Working Group.
The Minimum Income Standard for Remote Rural Scotland report calculates how much it costs for people to live at a minimum acceptable standard in remote rural Scotland.
This report presents the findings from a HIE Business Panel survey carried out in July and August 2016. The survey covered a number of topics of general interest to businesses, including economic optimism and business performance, prospects and risks, and past and future business investment. The survey also sought to capture initial reactions of businesses following the EU referendum.
Entrepreneurship Support Programme 2013-16 evaluation