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Plants and prejudice pondered through powerful art
Plants and prejudice pondered through powerful art
The strange story of an enigmatic palm, misunderstood for more than 200 years, celebrated by a living wake, and finally accepted for what it was, stands at the core of a new art exhibition in Inverleith House Gallery at the Royal Botanic Garden…
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Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy
Statement As a leading centre for biodiversity research, horticulture, conservation and education, and a major visitor attraction, RBGE is committed to improving its environmental performance as part of a wider commitment to sustainability. We are…
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Our Strategy 2021-2026
Our Strategy 2021-2026
Our world is facing an unprecedented environmental crisis to which an urgent response is needed. At the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, scientists, horticulturists and educators are working as part of an international network to protect species…
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Racial Justice Report
Racial Justice Report
Achieving meaningful change The Black Lives Matter protests of summer 2020 led to heightened awareness of the colonial origins of European heritage organisations including botanic gardens. In response, and as part of broader commitments to racial…
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Modern Slavery Statement
Modern Slavery Statement
Introduction Modern slavery is an umbrella term encompassing slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. In Scotland, the legal definition of these offences is set out in the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland)…
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Data Protection Policy
Data Protection Policy
Policy Statement RBGE collects and uses information about people, including: Staff, volunteers and applicants for jobs and voluntary posts Supporters, visitors, donors, and enquirers Students and researchers This personal information will be…
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Impact
Impact
The last five years have been a period of challenge and transition for all of us, characterised by growing awareness of the threats posed by climate change and biodiversity loss, and of the fundamental connections between the natural world and…
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Equity and access
Equity and access
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is committed to being inclusive, equitable and accessible to all. We acknowledge inequality in our society, its reflection within our organisation and are actively working to tackle injustice and…
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Our new Strategies launched
Our new Strategies launched
Eleventh hour hope for the planet lies in botany without boundaries Joint work, international collaboration and equity are key to addressing environmental sustainability in our time. That is the message from Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE),…
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Living Collection Policy
Living Collection Policy
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh conserves one of the world’s richest botanical collections across four Gardens in Scotland. The Living Collection Policy is our guide to conserving our plant collection, ensuring that we meet the challenges of…