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Scotland’s International Environment Centre
Scotland’s International Environment Centre (SIEC) is a pioneering community of researchers, innovators and entrepreneurs driving the creation of a net zero regional economy in the Forth Valley.
Through a joined-up package of world-leading science, entrepreneurial support and skills and training, SIEC aims to make the Forth Valley a global exemplar of low-carbon growth, supporting jobs and prosperity while remaining environmentally sustainable.
SIEC is funded by the UK and Scottish Governments through the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal. The collaboration brings together partners in industry, local government, education and the third sector, led by the University of Stirling.
Our purpose
The mission of SIEC is to develop a new economic culture across Stirling and Clackmannanshire. By combining environmental responsibility with inclusive economic opportunities, we will not only drive economic productivity, but foster genuine prosperity for all. SIEC’s projects and programmers deliver the ideas, business support, skills and training that together will facilitate a ‘Just Transition’ to net zero ways of working and living.
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Forth ERA
Forth ERA is SIEC’s flagship project, a world-first environmental data and monitoring system built at catchment scale. Its analytical power and capabilities underpin the development of low carbon solutions which will drive the region’s Net Zero economy.
Support for Start-ups and Entrepreneurs
Support for entrepreneurs to nurture the technologies, products and services of the new regional economy is available through the University’s Enterprise Hub, ‘The Hive’.
Net zero support for business
Project Beacon provides support to local businesses in Stirling to reduce their carbon impact with a Net Zero plan.
Young Pathfinders
The Young Pathfinders education outreach programme provides inspiring opportunities for secondary school pupils across Stirling and Clackmannanshire to engage with scientists, industry and employers, preparing them for careers in the Net Zero economy.
Forth Climate Forest
The Forth Climate Forest is working with land managers, communities and partner organisations to plant 16 million trees across the Forth Valley area, supporting carbon reduction targets, adaptation to extreme weathers, and enhancing biodiversity.
Forth Valley Connectivity Commission
The Forth Valley Connectivity Commission considered the future economic, environmental, planning and training requirements of the region, proposing a suite of reforms that will enhance transport and connectivity to support the region’s Just Transition.
Scotland Hydro Nation Chair
Building on the transformational capabilities and world leading expertise behind Forth ERA, the Scotland Hydro Nation Chair programme - in partnership with Scottish Water - is leading the collaboration needed to deliver Net Zero ways of working within Scotland’s water sector.