The Scottish Government has published its update to the 2018 Climate Change Plan, refining the pathway to meeting Scotland’s emissions reduction targets and also achieving a green recovery from COVID-19.
Scotland’s Climate Assembly’s second week looked at where our climate emissions come from and how to reduce them and adapt to the impact of climate change.
From late 2021, 300 homes in Levenmouth, Fife, will be connected to a green hydrogen network for cooking and heating their homes.
The statement of intent sets out the direction for a new biodiversity strategy, post 2020. Meanwhile Scotland’s existing biodiversity strategy will remain in force.
In Spring 2021 six conversations hosted by the Scottish Ecological Design Association as a response to the climate emergency will explore how Scotland needs to change its approach to land use to meet its net zero climate targets.
This week’s debate on Scotland’s EU exit Bill has strengthened Scotland’s future environmental watchdog, but does not go far enough to protect Scotland’s nature.
Scotland has made progress, but much still needs to be done to achieve the 2045 net-zero target.
With help from the Pebble Trust, local volunteers have planted 202 fruit fruit trees, including apples, plums and cherries.
The Woodland Trust is calling for Scotland’s tree planting targets to include at least 50% native woodland.
The report calls on the Scottish Government to increase its Climate Justice Fund to reach more communities globally, and to host pre-COP meetings with representatives from the global south.