GLOBE International Legislators Summit. Climate Change - Scotland's Contribution

Author: Alasdair Reid

PDF Published: Monday 01 Nov 2021 (SB 21-76EN)

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- Summary
- Introduction
  - Recent Climate Science and COP26
- Climate Change and Scotland
  - Climate Impacts in Scotland
- Scotland's Nationally Determined Contribution
  - Emissions Reduction Framework
    
    Key Priorities
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