Experts urge ‘more devolved’ approach to tackling climate change
16/02/2021, 11:38 am
A more devolved approach is needed for Scotland to achieve its climate change ambitions, Edinburgh University experts said (David Jones/PA)
The Scottish Government needs to take a more devolved approach if it is to meet key emissions reductions targets – including the aim of achieving net zero by 2045 – experts have insisted.
Researchers at Edinburgh University said that with national goals having been set, ministers should give regional authorities clear responsibilities and the necessary resources to make the changes.
A new paper looked at whether lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic could be applied to improve measures to combat climate change.