… that even though the wealthiest in society have released the majority of carbon emissions, it is the poorest that are hit the hardest by the impacts of the climate crisis. Moving to a future of net zero carbon emissions and beyond, whilst ensuring that everyone can prosper, regardless of status or income, is often termed a ‘just transition’ and should be a key guiding principle for Aberdeen. So…
… governments working together with us and through our local partners, could have a profound effect on the pace at which our national net zero and energy security goals are achieved. If we succeed together, the prize is unquestionably of national significance, and more. Conversely, failing to show the way on the transition here in Aberdeen would represent a profound risk to our international…
… Governments, working to unlock the unique potential of Aberdeen, directing that potential effectively to the pursuit of net zero carbon and just transition goals for Scotland and the UK, whilst also sharing our know-how and solutions on energy transition with international partners. Our vision for a climate positive city at the heart of the global energy transition will therefore act…
… as the cornerstone of our engagement with government, local partners and investors, as we pursue these shared goals together. 5 A CLIMATE-POSITIVE CITY AT THE HEART OF THE GLOBAL ENERGY TRANSITION - A VISION & PROSPECTUS FOR ABERDEEN The transition to net zero and beyond is a journey that every nation, city, sector, organisation and community needs to take. It’s a sprint, not a marathon, and whilst…
… we all need to make the journey together, we need leaders to show the way, with urgency. As the Committee on Climate Change has stated, the national target for net zero carbon emissions by 2045 represents a step-change in ambition for Scotland, requiring urgent action across every sector. It has been shown that climate-resilient cities provide a mission-critical solution to furthering…