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
Scotland will play our full part in tackling the climate emergency We have likely all noticed the unusually mild autumn we have been experiencing recently. In fact, some days in October have felt more like summer. While these warm conditions are certainly unusual in Scotland,
Young People Get Creative on Climate Issues 2nd November saw a pioneering climate literacy and skills development programme hold an event at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, with Graeme attending to speak with participating pupils from Carnoustie High School. The programme is run by business transformation
Tackling Climate Crisis Prioritised in Future Spending Plans Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson has pledged to maximise the use of public funding to accelerate the delivery of plans to tackle climate change. The Resource Spending Review, published this week, commits to increased spending on heat
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
This month, I had the enormous privilege of representing Scotland and the Scottish Government at COP26. It was a truly uplifting and motivating experience. Of course, media coverage of the event in Glasgow understandably focused on the role of world leaders and negotiators in pursuing
For the last couple of weeks, Scotland has pretty much been at the centre of the world. The COP26 conference on climate change was billed as the most important international gathering this century – and for good reason. No longer can anyone pretend that the
New agreements signed as Under2 Coalition looks to Scotland’s ambitions The Scottish Government has signed five international agreements supporting the global decarbonisation of the transport sector. The agreements signed include: The ‘Further, Faster, Together’ Under2 Coalition Leaders Action Document – committing 100% of light-duty public
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
First Minister to receive Youth Statement on climate crisis. The First Minister will use COP26’s Youth and Public Empowerment Day to celebrate the ambition of children and young people in Scotland and around the world. Nicola Sturgeon will today join COP26 President Alok Sharma and