We’re leading the world on climate change
IN stark contrast to the international embarrassment that is the Tory UK Government due to their Brexit shambles, Nicola Sturgeon has been highlighting Scotland’s world-leading climate change policy at the United Nations climate change conference in Poland this past week.
The First Minister announced extra funding of £200,000 to tackle climate change as she arrived at the global summit, explaining that the money will support the work of the Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, which promotes collaboration between governments, businesses and investors to lower emissions.
It was great to see Nicola Sturgeon being interviewed by Al Gore on Scotland’s track record on tackling climate change and also our ambitions for the future.
The former US vice president who is known for his campaigning work on climate change was full of praise for Scotland’s “political will” on the issue.
He also referred to the age of enlightenment in Scotland and how he felt the legacy of that was still very evident. As the First Minister made clear, we are absolutely determined that there will be no let-up in our efforts.
Tackling climate change requires everyone in society – individuals, businesses and governments – to play their part in changing behaviours.
I’m delighted our small but influential country is leading by example.