Ahead of a Scottish Government debate today (15/1/19) on securing a Just Transition to a Carbon-neutral Economy, the Just Transition Partnership, a coalition of trade unions and environmental organisations, highlights why a Just Transition is necessary. The concept of a …
Parliamentary Briefing for “Securing a just transition to a carbon-neutral economy” debate
This briefing is from the Just Transition Partnership. This partnership was formed by Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Scottish Trade Union Congress in 2016. Membership includes Unite Scotland, UNISON Scotland, UCU Scotland, CWU Scotland, PCS Scotland, and WWF Scotland. Briefing …
Paving the way for a Just Transition
In Autumn 2018 progress is anticipated on three Scottish Government commitments that are critical to driving forward action to deliver a low carbon economy: the Just Transition Commission a Scottish National Investment Bank, and a publically owned energy company This …
Briefing for Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee on Just Transition
A briefing from the Just Transition Partnership to the Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee ahead of taking evidence from the Scottish Government’s Climate Change Bill Team on the question: How does the Scottish Government intend to …
Proposals for the Just Transition Commission
In creating a Just Transition Commission, as announced in September 2017, the Scottish Government has an opportunity to set out a path for a radical and fair transformation of the Scottish economy, moving towards both eliminating greenhouse gas emissions and …
Evidence to Scottish Parliament Committees on the Climate Change Plan
A submission from the Just Transition Partnership on the Climate Change Plan to the: Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee Local Government and Communities Committee Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee