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Committee on Climate Change Publishes First Progress Report on Emissions Reduction in ScotlandThe Climate Change Committee (CCC) published its first progress report on emissions reduction in Scotland on 31 January. The CCC, UK Government's independent advisors on climate change, stated that Scotland had made 'good progress' to reduce emissions since 2009, but that new policies would be required to sustain this progress.
Published 31 January 2012 in Climate ChangeFirst Climate Change Risk Assessment for UK and Scotland PublishedOn 25 January the UK Government published the first assessment of the impacts the UK is facing from climate change. The Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) presents the latest evidence on the threats and opportunities of climate change for the UK to the end of the century. The CCRA consists of a number of reports, including 'a Climate Change Risk Assessment for Scotland'. A summary of the Scotland report is also available.
Published 31 January 2012 in Climate ChangeClimate Change and its Effects on Scotland’s Landscapes – New Research from SNHThe impact of climate change and sea level rise on Scotland’s landscapes are explored in two major new reports from Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Published 31 January 2012 in Climate ChangeCity of Edinburgh Council Publishes Sustainable Procurement Policy and Achieves Gold WWF PledgeOn 24 January, the City of Edinburgh Council announced publication of its new Sustainable Procurement Policy and revised Sustainable Timber Policy, detailing how the council will buy goods in a way that brings about social and economic benefits whilst minimising environmental damage. On the same day, the Council announced it had become the first Scottish local authority to achieve a WWF 'gold pledge', ensuring that it will only purchase timber and wood-derived products from sustainable and legal sources.
Published 31 January 2012 in Sustainable ProcurementJob Vacancy: Greenspace Officer, Dundee City CouncilDundee City Council is currently advertising for a Greenspace Officer. The post holder will work as part of an interdepartmental team to ensure that Dundee has a varied and diverse Tree, Woodland and Greenspace resource delivering multiple benefits to the people of the City.
Published 31 January 2012 in Local GovernmentBehaviour Change: New National Campaign Urges Scotland to 'Go Greener Together'On 17 January the Scottish Government launched a new national campaign that seeks to empower everyone to go 'greener together' and play their part in creating a greener, cleaner Scotland.
Published 23 January 2012 in Sustainable DevelopmentScottish Government Announces New Sustainable Transport Funding PackageThe Scottish Government last week announced details of a new four year sustainable transport fund. The Future Transport Fund is a four year £50 million funding package targeted at improving cycling infrastructure, shifting freight from road to rail and supporting low carbon vehicles.
Published 23 January 2012 in Climate ChangeScotland's 2020 Climate Group Agree Priorities for 2012On 12 January, Scotland's 2020 Climate Group published its '12 priorities for 2012', highlighting key actions the group will address over the next twelve months to support the achievement of Scotland's climate change targets.
Published 23 January 2012 in Climate ChangeScottish Local Authorities: Sustainability Round-upFife Council benchmarking study reviews progress of local microgeneration market, Aberdeenshire Council teams up with charity to encourage composting and increase recycling rate, and City of Edinburgh Council increases number of electric vehicles across its Community Planning Partnership.
Published 23 January 2012 in Local GovernmentScottish Government Launch Scottish Energy and Resource Efficiency ServiceOn 19 January the Scottish Government announced the launch of a new Scottish Energy and Resource Efficiency Service (SERES) web portal, which aims to integrate the support currently provided by Carbon Trust, Energy Saving Trust and Zero Waste Scotland and others to Scottish businesses and public sector organisations.
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