Biography
Dr Deborah Long is Chief Executive at Scottish Environment LINK, the active and growing network of environmental NGOs, who work together to build a sustainable Scotland, as a strong coherent voice for Scotland’s environment, its people and the planet. Deborah has extensive senior leadership experience in natural and cultural heritage in Scotland with a focus on natural ecosystems and their fundamental role in future resilience and adaptation to climate change. She brings analytical expertise in large scale landscape change, ecosystem resilience and the impact on communities as well as facilitation and mediation skills. She is an active Board member of charities in Scotland, in conservation, environmental rights and community development. Deborah served on the 2021-2022 Just Transition Commission.