Green energy revolution is a golden opportunity for Scotland The transformation of Scotland’s energy system will be one of the biggest economic and societal changes we will all live through. Energy underpins every part of our economy and our energy industry is part of Scotland’s
Finalised Action Plan Sets Out Net-Zero Opportunities A pathway to help make Scotland a world leader in hydrogen production has been published. The Hydrogen Action Plan sets out steps to help the emerging hydrogen sector in Scotland achieve an ambition of 5 Gigawatts (GW) of
International Support for Edinburgh Declaration Over 280 governments, cities and local authorities across the world now support an ambitious Scottish Government-led international plan for nature – and it is hoped more will sign up at COP27. The Edinburgh Declaration is a shared agreement to protect
Climate Week Sees Consultation Launched The Scottish Government has launched a 12-week consultation on the new draft Cycling Framework for Scotland. The published document sets out the draft strategic priorities for everyday cycling to 2030 – supporting the Active Travel vision of communities shaped around
Progress on Building a Fairer, Greener The Scottish Government continues to focus on delivering its net zero targets and supporting families with the cost of living, as it marks the first anniversary of the Bute House Agreement. This was the agreement signed with the Scottish
Recycling Initiative to Help Deliver Circular Economy Scotland’s deposit return scheme will go live for consumers in one year’s time – 16th August 2023 – giving businesses and consumers an easy way to boost recycling. The scheme, which will be the first in the UK,
Record funding to deliver a just transition to net zero. Scotland’s Budget delivers record levels of investment in tackling the climate emergency – helping to protect and restore the natural environment, and slash emissions from homes, industries and transport. The 2022-23 budget provides more than
Under2 Coalition members sign Net Zero pledge. Devolved governments, regions and cities from across the globe sent a strong message to world leaders yesterday, by committing to achieve Net Zero by 2050. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the General Assembly of the Under2 Coalition that
61% of young people say public transport central to combatting climate emergency. All under 22s resident in Scotland will have access to free bus travel from 31 January 2022, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed, implementing a commitment agreed with the Scottish Green Party. New
Investment to tackle “loss and damage” from climate change. Funding to help some of the world’s most vulnerable communities recover from and build resilience against climate change will be announced as world leaders gather for COP26. The Scottish Government’s Climate Justice Fund will provide £1