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.