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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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What we do
What we do
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh delivers world-leading plant science, conservation and education programmes. Our mission is 'to explore, conserve and explain the world of plants'. All life is dependent on plants and fungi. Recent…
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Tropical Worlds
Tropical Worlds
Tropical regions are some of the most biodiverse parts of our planet, but are also the least known, least resourced, and often most vulnerable to human impact. Not only are many plants threatened with extinction, but also as many as one-fifth of…
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Seasonal Worlds
Seasonal Worlds
Seasons are often considered to be a phenomenon of temperate zones. But tropical regions also have regular, distinct seasons, caused by patterns of rainfall, drought, fire and even frost. In fact, around half of the world’s tropics are too dry…
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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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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…
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The Future
The Future
Developments In 2017 a new greenhouse was constructed to support the development of the north east corner of the main garden. It will house collections while greenhouses are replaced and the historic Palm Houses and Front Range are renovated.…