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Blog post: Climate, Constitution and Party Politics - How a climate crisis created a political crisis in Scotland

Activity: Other activity typesPublic engagement and outreach - media article or participation

Description

A blog examining the Scottish Government's acceptance that the legal target for reductions in net greenhouse gas emissions cannot be met and the political consequences, including the resignation of the First Minister.
Period14 May 2024
Degree of RecognitionInternational

UN SDGs

This activity contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Climate law
  • Emissions targets
  • Scotland
  • Party politics
  • First Minister of Scotland
  • Climate change
  • Scottish Parliament