Chamber
Meeting of the Parliament (Hybrid) 17 March 2021
17 Mar 2021 · S5 · Meeting of the Parliament
Item of business
Portfolio Question Time
“Breaking Point” (Response)
Constitution, Europe and External Affairs
This year, Scotland will host the 26th United Nations climate change conference of the parties—COP26—and the build-up to it. As a sub-state of COP26, Scotland must set an example for the rest of the world to follow in its approach to support for countries on the front line of climate impact. However, the climate justice fund has stayed at £3 million despite non-governmental organisations’ call for it to become £10 million this year. What discussion is planned, or has been had already, with Scottish Government colleagues on global justice ahead of COP26, given the parallels between the global challenges of Covid-19 and climate change for countries that are particularly challenged?
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