A COALITION of more than 60 civil society organisations says the Scottish Government faces a “crucial credibility test” ahead of hosting an international conference in Edinburgh on addressing climate-induced loss and damage.
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) is urging First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to make an explicit commitment to urgently examine new spending and tax options to boost investment in climate action in Scotland, while financing Scotland’s support to communities facing losses and damages as a result of the climate crisis.
It says new investment – such as rapidly insulating homes and significantly expanding free public transport – will simultaneously help to address the climate and cost of living crises and that this new investment must be paid for by the highest polluters.
