Mitigating and Adapting to Climate Change

Shetland's Climate Change Strategy

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We will do this by:

  • Being resilient to our changing climate.
  • Not adding to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
  • Protecting and restoring our natural environment.
  • Optimising the opportunities of a sustainable, low carbon future.

Delivering on:

Climate Change Emergency, Biodiversity Emergency, Just Transition, Good Food Nation

Delivered through:

Shetland’s Climate Change Strategy, Energy Strategy

Key Contacts:

Susan Laidlaw, Director of Public Health, NHS Shetland / Claire Ferguson, SIC Team Leader, Climate Change

Resources:

SIC investment into Climate Change Team, shift of resources within partner organisations, external funding