…. The Paris Agreement At the United Nations Climate Conference in Paris in December 2015, world leaders agreed to adopt a legally-binding agreement to limit global average temperature rise to well below 2°C and to build resilience and reduce vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. The Scottish Government is committed to delivering on the Paris Agreement and has announced proposals…
…? Policy Key priorities Sustainable Development Goals • Use resources efficiently and reduce waste • Promote sustainable procurement practices • Invest in climate change mitigation and adaptation measures • Create a culture that focuses on sustainability Paris Agreement • Reduce the council’s carbon footprint • Ensure service delivery is resilient to the effects of climate change Climate…
… in environmental management Paris Agreement • Ensuring the integrity of all ecosystems and the protection of biodiversity • Conservation and protection of carbon sinks • Help natural systems adapt to changes in the climate • Use the natural environment to minimise the effects of climate change Climate Change Plan (RPP3) • Greater sequestration potential through increased canopy cover, woodland creation…