What does climate policy mean for communities in Scotland?
/This article was featured in the SCDC Weekly - 4th December 2024.
With COP29 now concluded, this article explores what the policy context looks like for communities taking climate action in Scotland.
With collective action at the heart of community development, we know that community-led climate action can make a significant difference in reducing climate impact, addressing inequalities and lessening climate anxiety.
It’s also true that climate action can be a confusing landscape for both practitioners and communities, with a range of international, national and local policy initiatives, actions and targets intertwined.
With climate activities taking place across a number of sectors, there are some significant opportunities arising for joined-up collaborative work and projects. We’ve seen some good practice examples of community-led climate action across transport, energy, health, planning and more.
The article also features a timeline of Scottish climate policy, setting out some of the key drivers and targets. The full resource includes a 60-second climate explainer, an article on how communities can take climate action, and a collection of useful links and resources.
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