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Scotland publishes budget for net-zero ambitions
The Scottish Government has published details of how it will invest £1.9 billion in tackling climate change and promote a green recovery in 2021/22.
There will be £1.6 billion investment to transform heat and energy efficiency of buildings, directly supporting up to 5,000 jobs, tackling fuel poverty, and decarbonising an area which makes up a quarter of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Other highlights include delivering the first wave of the £2 billion Low Carbon Fund, including, in the first year alone, £14 million for the Green Jobs Fund. The heat in buildings budget will increase by £30 million to £213.4 million, while spending in forestry has been increased by £26.9 million to £121.2 million.
There is also a £250 million peatland restoration programme; £120 million for zero-emission buses; over £500 million for Active Travel; £70 million to improve waste and recycling infrastructure; and over £500 million for bus priority infrastructure.
£8 million will be targeted to showcase the country’s global leadership in tackling climate change, accelerate climate goals both domestically and globally, and develop Scotland’s international influence whilst attracting green investment and innovation, to ensure Scotland realises the full benefits of COP26 in Glasgow.
An ongoing commitment to support countries most affected by the climate emergency will be met with £3 million for international climate justice.
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