
National Performance Framework
NatureScot reports annually on the Scottish Government’s behalf in relation to progress on certain natural heritage indicators.
NatureScot reports annually on the Scottish Government’s behalf in relation to progress on certain natural heritage indicators.
The Scottish Government measures its progress in achieving its ambitions for Scotland through the National Performance Framework (NPF).
The framework sets out the aim for Scotland through 5 Strategic Objectives with 11 National Outcomes help achieve it's purpose. These describe the kind of Scotland the framework aims to create. The progress of these outcomes is measured through 81 National Indicators which give a measure of national wellbeing. They include a range of economic, social and environmental indicators.
Creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.
We lead on reporting against three Scottish Government National Indicators:
We also contribute data and support to two other National Indicators:
Our work – helping to deliver well-managed natural assets – also directly affects the delivery of at least 5 of the 11 National Outcomes.
National Outcomes affected by the delivery of our corporate plan are:
The health of natural ecosystems also underpins other National Outcomes for a range of reasons:
As these outcomes emerge they also reinforce our work towards a brighter future for all.