… Recovery and Scottish Government’s response in its Economic Implementation Plan have reinforced the need for a paradigm-shift towards a greener, net-zero and wellbeing economy, including prioritisation of sector and local economic plans to deliver a green recovery, where the coincidence of emissions reductions, the development of natural capital and job creation are the strongest achievable. 4.11…
… The Infrastructure Commission’s Key Findings Report (January 2020) is predicated on the ambition of an inclusive net zero economy, while in July the Just Transition Commission issued ‘Advice for a Green Recovery’. The latter’s recommendations include: • Boosting investment in warmer homes • Backing buses and supporting the supply chain • Helping the rural economy by helping Scotland’s nature • Aligning skills…
…://infrastructurecommission.scot/page/key-findings-report https://www.gov.scot/publications/transition-commission-advice-green-recovery/ Scottish Borders Council – 25 September 2020 corresponding benefit for public sector organisations from sustainable development, with climate action a core objective. b) The second responsibility is to provide leadership and to influence climate action across…