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Mar 29
The Impact of Climate Change on Scotland's Public Services
Yesterday I chaired a Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) breakfast seminar on how climate change could affect the SNP...
Jan 5
Scotland Leads the Way in Tree Planting
New figures have shown that Scotland is leading the way when it comes to tree planting in the UK. In 2022/23, nearly 13,000 hectares of...
Feb 6, 2023
ACS CLOTHING – DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE FASHION
After speaking in a debate in Holyrood in support of the Circular Fashion economy, I was delighted to accept an invitation from CEO, Tony...
Dec 2, 2022
COP27: Addressing the Climate Emergency
Following the cautious progress made during COP26 in Glasgow, COP27 in Egypt was always going to be a difficult summit, with many leaders...
Nov 15, 2022
Scotland at COP27
Following the cautious progress made during COP26 in Glasgow, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP announced an additional £5 million of...
Jul 19, 2022
High Court rules: "UK Government's Net Zero Strategy breaches Climate Change Act"
On Monday, a record breaking day of heat across the British isles, the High Court ruled that the UK Tory Government’s Net Zero Strategy...
Jun 24, 2022
First Minister announces £200 million Agricultural Innovation Funding
At The Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh today, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced more than £200 million through the 2022 to 2027...
Apr 11, 2022
£5 million Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Utilisation Challenge Fund Launched
The SNP Government has launched a new fund to help develop emerging CO2 utilisation technology in Scotland. The CO2 Utilisation Challenge...
Aug 20, 2021
Extra £9 million Funding to tackle Fuel Poverty and Climate Change
The SNP Government’s Area Based Scheme (ABS) has been increased from £55 million to £64 million in 2021/22, enabling North Ayrshire...
Jan 9, 2021
Ardrossan, Beith and Largs Groups awarded £101,746 Community Climate Asset Funding
Community groups and initiatives in Ardrossan, Beith and Largs have successfully attracted £101,746 in funding from the SNP Government’s...
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