… Scotland’s Climate Change Plan sets out a comprehensive view of how all aspects of society across industry, transport, energy, buildings, heating and land use will need to change if we are to reach our vision for growing the economy, improving the wellbeing of the people of Scotland and protecting and enhancing our natural environment. The Scottish Government has committed to updating the Plan…
… disruption across the transport network. Nature based solutions will complement traditional engineering measures to maintain connectivity. Vehicles - phasing out of internal combustion engine vehicles and increasing use of electric vehicles (EVs). Rapid development and placement of infrastructure such as EV charging points. This is an area, where the Council is making progress. Funding applications…
… routes near to where people live and work Promotion of sustainable ‘slow’ tourism - in respect of transport, it is also about encouraging visitors to make longer stays, use public transport to and within destinations, promoting hire or electric cars and ebikes and stimulating more visitor experiences based around walking and cycling. Heating, housing and development Challenges: 80…
… net zero by 2045 is an immense challenge that will require structural changes at all levels of society. There are many profound changes that need to happen including how we use our land to reduce carbon while producing food, and protecting and enhancing biodiversity, amongst other benefits; how we decarbonise heat, transport and electricity while maintaining secure, reliable supplies at a fair…
… of these attributes is its involvement in a spectrum of activity which either directly or indirectly influences the actions of others. This includes planning, transport and procurement. Taking the last item as an example, the Council spends approximately £180M per year on goods and services from third parties, and how it spends that money can shape the decisions and actions of others. The Council’s…