Public sector leadership on the global climate emergency. Guidance, October 2021

Scottish Government, 2021
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Current

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Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning

Abstract

Guidance to Scotland's public bodies on their leadership role in tackling the global climate emergency along with health and biodiversity loss. Covers: supporting national climate change policies and action; leadership and governance; assessing organisational capability; climate change adaptation; procurement; greenhouse gas reporting; target setting; reducing emissions: expectation and best practice - buildings, transport, other direct emissions, other indirect emissions; dealing with unavoidable emissions; and interpretation of legislation.

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9781802014471

Subjects

  • Environmental planning/land
  • Planning and development
  • Strategic planning
  • Climate change

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The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.

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