Reading Time: 5 minutes This blog attempts to set out what the key agreements (and disagreements) have been and to summarise the battle of narratives on the outcome of the negotiations and the Glasgow Climate Pact.
Emerging from COP26 – the ‘fight of our lives’
Reading Time: 4 minutes This post summarises the outcomes from COP26.
Earnings in Scotland: 2021
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the latest data from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). About
Not a moment to lose – some COP26 emerging themes
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Scottish Parliament has been involved in several events during COP26 about the role of Parliaments in a climate emergency. This blog summarises some themes from these events.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – hub for SPICe material
Reading Time: 5 minutes A hub for all SPICe material on coronavirus (COVID-19).
COP26: The Glasgow Women’s Leadership Statement on Gender and Climate – how could Scotland support its delivery?
Reading Time: 7 minutes This extended blogpost explores what gender equality could mean in relation to climate action in Scotland, across some selected areas.
Afghanistan Citizen Resettlement Scheme, part 2: How will Scottish local authorities support the resettlement of Afghan citizens?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the role of Scottish local authorities in resettlement of refugees.
Afghanistan Citizen Resettlement Scheme, part 1: How has the Government responded to the crisis in Afghanistan?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This blog looks at the Government’s response to the crisis in Afghanistan.
A budget shaped by values?
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog takes a quick look at four different approaches to how the government decides on its budget – equalities, gender, human rights and wellbeing.
Retail revolution and postal delivery surcharges
Reading Time: 6 minutes This blog explores data around the shift to increased online retail, the impact of this shift on the retail business base, support from the Scottish Government to retail, and the implications for parcel delivery surcharges.