Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has attended a meeting which discussed the impact of the EU referendum on the environment and climate change.

The roundtable was chaired by Professor Dame Anne Glover on Monday, 03 October and featured individuals from different areas of expertise in academia and environmental organisations.

Experts discussed ways of maintaining Scotland's role as a leader on environmental issues, and how to build links with other policy areas, including energy, land use and agriculture.

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In addition, the panel provided advice to the Scottish Government's Standing Council on Europe.

Ms Cunningham said: "The European Union has been a significant driver of environmental policy and legislation for the last 40 years. Scotland trades internationally on our dynamic economy underpinned by our reputation as a clean, green country with wholesome food and drink. The quality of our natural environment is vital to our attractiveness as a tourist destination.

"We must continue to do our utmost to protect our position as climate change leaders, to continue to play the role that we have been playing in contributing to EU-wide environmental policies, and to make sure that we maintain, protect and advance our own environment."

(LM/CD)