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Mathew Williams

@CSARural_Env

Chief Scientific Adviser, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture; Prof. M Williams from Jan 2022. CSA tweets - not SG policy or endorsement.

 Edinburgh, Scotland
news.gov.scot/news/new-environmental-chief-scientific-adviser-appointed
Joined January 2016
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Fantastic day at the ENRA Research Evidence and Policy Conference, showcasing how research is shaping policy, strengthening partnerships and delivering real impact for Scotland's rural and environmental sectors. #ENRA #ResearchImpact #Collaboration
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Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRuralMar 25
James Hutton Institute and Moredun Research Institute maintain nationally important collections of pests and pathogens samples supported by Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture programme that can inform farmers of control measure for disease: tinyurl.com/vabbaej2
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Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRuralMar 18
The Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture research provides critical scientific evidence for policy and practice. Read about their how their Sheep Scab project on Lewis and Harris enhanced animal productivity and contributed to lower emissions: ruralpayments.org/news-event…
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Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRuralMar 5
The @scotgov Our Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture research programme plays a pivotal role in shaping our ability to adapt to the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss. ow.ly/vrA150Ypwcy
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JNCC@JNCC_UK24 Oct 2025
A panel discussion on the five strands to the crisis drew the event to a close The panel was chaired by @GYBN_UK's Abi Gardner, with Ruth Davis, Pete Smith, @scottish_water's @EliseCartmell, @scotgov's @CSARural_Env, @P_H_S_Official's @PaulJ_PHS & @zerowastescot's @IainGulland
A close up of the screen with small round images of each of the panel speakers. From left to right - Professor Elise Cartmell FRSE, Zero Emissions Lead from Scottish Water, Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Representative for Nature from UK Government, Iain Gullard, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, Professor Pete Smith FRS FRSE, lead author of IPBES Nexus Assessment and with IPCC and UNEP and Professor Mat Williams, Chief Scientific Advisor, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture for Scottish Government

ALT A close up of the screen with small round images of each of the panel speakers. From left to right - Professor Elise Cartmell FRSE, Zero Emissions Lead from Scottish Water, Ruth Davis OBE, UK Special Representative for Nature from UK Government, Iain Gullard, CEO of Zero Waste Scotland, Paul Johnston, Chief Executive of Public Health Scotland, Professor Pete Smith FRS FRSE, lead author of IPBES Nexus Assessment and with IPCC and UNEP and Professor Mat Williams, Chief Scientific Advisor, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture for Scottish Government

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ALT Image shows a full room of people sitting in front of a stage with a speaker stood on the right

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Please share your views on Scotland’s research priorities beyond 2027. 👉 tinyurl.com/mrxvh8an
RESAS (@SGRESAS) profile pictureRESAS@SGRESAS22 Sep 2025
Have your say! 🌱 The @scotgov wants your input on the future of the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Research Programme beyond 2027. 👉 Share your views here: tinyurl.com/mrxvh8an
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RESAS@SGRESAS22 Sep 2025
Have your say! 🌱 The @scotgov wants your input on the future of the Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Research Programme beyond 2027. 👉 Share your views here: tinyurl.com/mrxvh8an
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Views are being sought on what should be in the @scotgov Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Programme beyond 2027. Our new research interests include wildfire; and and Scotland's food system' resilience. Give your views here: consult.gov.scot/environment…
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It has been a great day at @SGRESAS'- 2024 Science, Evidence and Policy Conference. We have spent the day discussing Climate Change Adaptation with a variety of stakeholders across the rural and environment research and policy landscape in Scotland. #RESASConf24 🌎
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot23 Sep 2024
Neil is representing (poster 13) the #LeadingIdeas Gateway Fellowship team on estimating the health and well-being value of the NHS outdoor estates at the @SGRESAS ENRA science & policy conference today. HERU @aberdeenuni @P_H_S_Official & @NatureScot sefari.scot/blog/2024/06/14/…
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BioSS@BioSScotland23 Sep 2024
Can you spot BioSS' 🖼? #ENRA #RESASConf24
SEFARI Gateway (@SEFARIscot) profile pictureSEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot23 Sep 2024
Fantastic and informative array of research posters is on display at today’s @SGRESAS #ENRA #Science and #Policy conference at the @ourdynamicearth today. We look forward to announcing the winners at the end of the event - keep voting if you are here! #LeadingIdeas #ResasConf24
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The CREW Team are looking forward to discussing the CREW work that is contributing to Climate Change Adaptation #Science, #Evidence and #Policy. Come and say hello at our stall! #RESASConf24 @SGRESAS
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Net Zero Secretary @MairiMcAllan visited @SRUC's campus yesterday. She learned about the cutting-edge research and innovative technology that is being developed to help reduce emissions within the farming sector 🍃.
Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan visits SRUC's Barony campus.

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Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan visits SRUC's Barony campus.

ALT Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan visits SRUC's Barony campus.

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan visits SRUC's Barony campus.

ALT Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan visits SRUC's Barony campus.

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RESAS@SGRESAS25 May 2023
Yesterday RESAS hosted a get-together of colleagues from funding organisations from across the UK who support research into animal diseases. Many thanks to @MoredunComms for having the group to visit the Institute to hear about world-leading research in this area.
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Scot Gov Rural@ScotGovRural18 May 2023
The inaugural Science, Evidence and Policy Conference took place at @ourdynamicearth today. The event hosted by @SGRESAS was an opportunity for researchers and policymakers to discuss key issues and highlight vital research within Scotland's environment and rural sectors.
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Great buzz at #RESASConf23 breaks and poster sessions. Excellent posters from our #EarlyCareerResearchers @SGRESAS @SEFARIscot
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Fantastic Science, Evidence and Policy Conference hosted by @SGRESAS yesterday. We spent a day building bridges between scientists in our research institutes and policy makers in government to tackle the climate and environment crises. #RESASConf23
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Celebrating #WomenAndGirlsInScience with a big shout out for women supporting @scotgov env policy with sound science & evidence @SGRESAS @rowett_abdn @MoredunComms @SRUC @JamesHuttonInst @BioSScotland @SEFARIscot See Minister Jamie Hepburn lead debate scottishparliament.tv/meetin…
Scottish Government Debate: International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Scottish Parliament TV

Scottish Government Debate: International Day of Women and Girls in Science | Scottish Parliament TV

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The First Minister's Environmental Council met today to discuss biodiversity and climate change ahead of #COP15 this week. The climate and nature crises are linked and must be tackled as one - our next @scotgov Climate Change Plan will reflect this. teapaw.org/ScotGovFM/status/15998…
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@ScotGovFM5 Dec 2022
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon has welcomed a new member to her independent advisory council on the #environment. @PeterMHaugan is Programme Director at the Institute of Marine Research, Norway, and will provide valuable international insight on marine biodiversity issues.
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ALT Photo of Peter Mosby Haugan, professor of oceanography at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen, and programme director at Institute of Marine Research (IMR), Norway.

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