johnfitzgerald
Written 25 posts
New regulations mark land reform milestone
10th February 2021
Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on the passing of regulations to make land ownership more transparent
UK Emissions Trading Scheme
14th December 2020
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham comments on the UK Government’s decision to commit to a UK Trading Emissions Scheme
Devolved powers under threat
8th December 2020
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham on the implications of the UK Government’s failure to commit to a UK Emissions Trading Scheme
New tool to support net-zero progress
1st December 2020
Plans for a Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet are launched
Scotland’s ability to exercise climate powers under threat
12th November 2020
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham calls on the UK Government to respect the will of the Scottish Parliament and commit to a UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Peatland Restoration fund open for new applications
20th July 2020
By Environment and Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham The Covid-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented global crisis which has fundamentally affected every aspect of our lives. But the global climate emergency and biodiversity challenge have not gone away and addressing them must form a central part of our green recovery, helping deliver an economy focussed…
Staying safe in the countryside
3rd July 2020
By Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham For some of us, the easing of travel restrictions announced by the First Minister yesterday means we can go that little bit further from our homes this weekend (though if the forecast’s anything to go by, it won’t be an opportunity to top up the tan). It also means that…
UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS)
1st June 2020
Commenting on the announcement of a UK-wide Emissions Trading Scheme, Environment and Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented global crisis which has fundamentally changed every aspect of our lives and the immediate focus for Government continues, rightly, to be on protecting lives and livelihoods. However, we also recognise…
In the news: Circular Economy Bill
21st January 2020
You may have seen in The Scotsman today an opinion piece from James MacKenzie regarding our proposals for a Circular Economy Bill. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “A thriving circular economy presents enormous economic and industrial opportunities for Scotland, as well as significant environmental benefits. For our journey towards becoming a net-zero society to be…
In the news: mechanical dredging trials
11th December 2019
You may have seen in the news or on social media discussion about mechanical dredging trials. A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “No mechanical dredging trials have been commissioned or are planned. The Seaweed review group has agreed for the need for a desk study to consider what any appropriate pilot study approach could be. However,…