WWF-UK: Government must heed climate call
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Government must heed climate call
Friday 4 July 2008
The Scottish Government must heed the wishes of the thousands of people at home and abroad who have asked it to introduce a strong Climate Change Bill.
The call comes as the Scottish Government publishes the results of the bill consultation, which received over 21,000 responses - the biggest-ever to a consultation on a Scottish bill, after the smoking in public places bill. The Climate Bill is due to be introduced into parliament in December.
Dr Dan Barlow, Head of Policy at WWF Scotland said:
"The public response calling for a strong Scottish Climate Bill is staggering and it shows the strength of support at home and abroad for governments to take meaningful action to tackle climate change. The eyes of the world are on Scotland now and the Scottish Government must heed these wishes.
"This bill may be the most important piece of Scottish legislation we will see in our lifetimes. Scotland is already leading with a pledge to reduce climate emissions by 80% by 2050. WWF wants to see this commitment to cut emissions by 80% enshrined in legislation along with measures that will put us on a steady path to achieve this reduction.
"Alongside putting annual emission reduction targets of at least 3% in statute the bill should include emissions from aviation and shipping. These measures will make Scotland a true international leader in tackling climate change and will help safe-guard the futures of millions of people and species around the world," concluded Dr Barlow.
Dr Dan Barlow, Head of Policy at WWF Scotland said:
"The public response calling for a strong Scottish Climate Bill is staggering and it shows the strength of support at home and abroad for governments to take meaningful action to tackle climate change. The eyes of the world are on Scotland now and the Scottish Government must heed these wishes.
"This bill may be the most important piece of Scottish legislation we will see in our lifetimes. Scotland is already leading with a pledge to reduce climate emissions by 80% by 2050. WWF wants to see this commitment to cut emissions by 80% enshrined in legislation along with measures that will put us on a steady path to achieve this reduction.
"Alongside putting annual emission reduction targets of at least 3% in statute the bill should include emissions from aviation and shipping. These measures will make Scotland a true international leader in tackling climate change and will help safe-guard the futures of millions of people and species around the world," concluded Dr Barlow.
Analysis
You can obtain a copy of the Scottish Government's analysis of responses to the consultation on the Scottish Climate Bill by visiting their website.