Reading Time: 10 minutesThis blog looks at how the work of the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee relates to the delivery of climate change policy in Scotland.
Category: Environment & Energy
The climate jigsaw part one: the general framework of devolution and climate change
Reading Time: 7 minutesA look at the division between devolved and reserved powers and responsibilities for the matters relevant to tackling climate change.
The climate jigsaw part two: sectoral issues in devolution and climate change
Reading Time: 12 minutesA look at devolution and climate change focusing on the most significant sectors where action is needed to achieve targets.
Drouthy Days: is Scotland prepared for drought?
Reading Time: 10 minutesScotland has been experiencing a prolonged period of dry weather along with much of the UK. This blog explores the current situation, key impacts and Scotland’s preparedness for managing potential drought conditions.
Climate change and the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee – International development and climate justice
Reading Time: 7 minutesA look at the relevance of climate change to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee – international development and climate justice.
The Final Countdown to election 2026: Programme for Government 2025-26 – Building the Best Future for Scotland
Reading Time: 26 minutesThis extended, long-read blogpost provides a summary of the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government 2025-26 and highlights areas that are likely to be of particular interest to MSPs and the Parliament over the next year.
Climate change and the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee – Arts and Culture
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog is one of a series that illustrate how climate change relates to policy areas covered by each subject committee. In Scotland all public bodies are
Scottish Parliament launches Areas of Research Interest pilot to support climate scrutiny
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Scottish Parliament has launched its first Areas of Research Interest. This blog why we are keen to pilot ARIs and how researchers can engage with them.
Delivering a model for parliamentary scrutiny of climate change: a Climate Change People’s Panel
Reading Time: 13 minutesIn January 2024, the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee established a People’s Panel to support its post-legislative scrutiny of section 91 of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. This initiative was part of broader work to embed public participation in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
The European Commission Work Programme 2025 – what it says and why it matters to Scotland?
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis blog sets out the key policy and legislative priorities identified by the European Commission in its 2025 Work Programme. It then sets out why this matters to Scotland.