ABCA Appendices 2 to 7
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Page 1 of 39 Argyll and Bute Climate Action: a climate change strategy for Argyll and Bute APPENDICES 2-7 Contents Appendix 2: Climate trends and risks for Argyll and Bute discussion ..................................... 2 Overall outlook ............................................................................................................... 2 Hotter, drier summers ..................................................................................................... 3 Warmer, wetter winters ................................................................................................... 7 More severe weather events, and more variability ............................................................. 7 Sea level rise................................................................................................................. 11 Appendix 3: Gaps, Opportunities, Risks, Emissions summary ............................................ 14 Summary of screening Climate Change Duty reports ...................................................... 14 Summary of CPP Public Body climate emissions 2022-23 ............................................... 15 Summary of risk screening from UK Climate Change Risk Assessment ............................ 16 Appendix 4. Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership ............................................ 17 Appendix 5: Outcomes from Regional, National and UN frameworks aligned to CPP crosscutting priorities ....................................................................................................... 18 Appendix 6: How does ABCA work ..................................................................................... 20 Appendix 6.1: Theory of Change..................................................................................... 22 Appendix 6.2: Objectives: Task list from Operational Plan ............................................... 23 Appendix 6.3: Communications Plan ............................................................................. 30 Appendix 7: Bibliography................................................................................................... 33
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Page 2 of 39 Appendix 2: Climate trends and risks for Argyll and Bute discussion There are some common challenges across the region but there is also significant variation within and between communities, places and landscapes. We need to build up a thorough understanding of the risks and opportunities that climate change presents to Argyll and Bute, and to identify action both to modify activity that contributes to climate change, and to adapt to impacts of unavoidable climate change both now and into the future. Throughout, we need to ensure that communities are engaged in the process and that local knowledge and experience is valued and used to guide the development of the initiative. We need to make Argyll climate ready, both for today’s climate and for the climate of the future: to reduce emissions to limit the extent of further climate change, to adapt to the impacts of unavoidable climate change, and to engage across communities to ensure a socially just transition to a low carbon future. The region’s characterising features of high diversity, low population density, long coastlines, largely rural small, isolated and ageing communities and long distances all impact on considerations of what “good” climate action means for Argyll and Bute. However, we also have urban considerations with our largest single centre of population being Helensburgh, and other important settlements with urban issues but rural supply chains and correspondingly long and vulnerable transport and other communications links. Overall outlook In short, the outlook for Argyll and Bute is overall increasing temperatures, with • Hotter, drier summers • Warmer, wetter winters • More severe weather events, and more variability • Sea level rise and storm surge Year on year, records for global temperatures and extreme weather events are being broken. Notwithstanding the cold and wet summer of 2024, over the next twenty five years in Scotland, summers are likely to be 7% drier and winters 7% wetter, with 25% increase in intense rainfall events, and sea level rise up to 18cm compared to the beginning of the century1. We see the use of terms such as “likely”, “projected and “estimated”: we have to work with the limitations of information that we have available from a wide range of sources, and in addition some earlier climate predictions have had to be revised as the effects of climate change have started to make impacts more quickly and more locally than previously anticipated, and also because despite massive strides in reducing carbon emissions from a range of activities, overall global emissions have continued to rise. Over the longer term, these trends are even greater: the graph below presents an actual average annual temperature rise of over 1 degree centigrade over the past 60 years, while the graph below that shows the projected increase under our current rate of carbon emissions over the next 60 years, as well as also incorporating the actual observed data as presented in the first graph: 1 A baseline of 1981-2000 is used by UK Climate Projections/Met Office
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Page 3 of 39 Overall increasing temperatures: Average annual temperature in Argyll & Bute 1960-2022 Projected temperature increase under high carbon emissions scenario to 2080 Hotter, drier summers Individual seasons vary and the cold and wet summer 2024 is in stark contrast to the hot, dry conditions prevailing in recent summers. Below we see summer temperatures for the overall Argyll River Basin area, which approximates closely to the overall Argyll and Bute area, with observed data and projected rise combined. Below for comparison is a further graph using one representative location, Oban. Further climate projections specific to a representative set of 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 1961 1968 1975 1982 1989 1996 2003 2010 2017 Average temperature in Argyll & Bute 1960-2022 (°C) 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 2051 2061 2071 Projected average temperature in Argyll & Bute RCP 8.5 (°C) -absolute values
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Page 4 of 39 settlements across Argyll & Bute are in preparation for inclusion in the appendix, but despite major differences in day to day weather between different settlements, the differences in overall climate trends on a settlement-by-settlement basis are too small to be well represented in this format. In terms of the “drier” part, below are average summer precipitation rates for Argyll River Basin followed by Oban, both indicating downward trends. 3 4 5 6 7 Argyll River Basin summer average precipitation rate from 1981 -2080 (mm/day)
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Page 5 of 39 While temperature and precipitation projections indicate trends, another important consideration is minimum night time temperatures in summertime. The reason for this is that when there is less opportunity for buildings and paved surfaces in particular to cool down, the phenomenon of heat stress, particularly in vulnerable people, rises considerably. There is a strong link between heat stress and summer mortalities which are a growing trend particularly further south in the UK and Europe as temperatures increase with climate change, and a counterpart to the better known phenomenon of winter deaths due to cold and poorly heated and insulated housing. The James Hutton Institute’s Climate Data Visualisation tool2 is an excellent resource to illustrate potential climate change impacts, including heat stress. The Person Heat Stress Indicator is the count of the number of days per year when the maximum temperature is over 32°C, which is considered an amount of heat at which people may experience heat stress. Although in Argyll this may feel a long way off, we still see some areas going from zero days in 2024 to 6 days my the end of the 2070s passing this threshold: 2 Agrometeorological Indicators | The James Hutton Institute 3 4 5 6 7 1961 1965 1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013 2017 2021 2025 2029 2033 2037 2041 2045 2049 2053 2057 2061 2065 2069 2073 2077 Summer average precipitation rate at Oban from 1981 - 2080 (mm/day)
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Page 6 of 39 At present, for Argyll this is best presented as the “tropical nights” in Met Office terminology3. This is when at no point in a 24 hour period does the temperature drop below 20 degrees centigrade. Currently Argyll does not meet this threshold, but some recent research indicates that a rise of just 1°C above usual summer night-time temperatures could be linked to an increase in the risk of deaths from cardiovascular disease in some vulnerable groups4. This is inconclusive and not based on Scottish data but this remains an area to watch whereas discomfort and disruption to sleep on hot nights is well understood. Scenarios from further south point towards what we can expect in future, such as the example provided by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for excess mortality in England and Wales during the hot summer (June to August) of 2022 which included five “heat- periods”, or days when the mean Central England Temperature is greater than 20°C. Over the five heat-periods, deaths were 6.2% above the five year average, with this peaking to 10.4% over the second heat-period (10 to 25 July)5. Below we see total annual rainfall in Argyll and Bute over the past 60 years, while the graph below that shows the picture in terms of the steady increase in intensity of rainfall over the past 60 years and into the next, again under the high carbon emissions scenario that we need to work with based on available information and progress globally in limiting our greenhouse gas emissions to date. 3 Annual Count of Tropical Nights - Projections (12km) | The Met Office climate data portal 4 Warmer summer nocturnal surface air temperatures and cardiovascular disease death risk: a population-based study | BMJ Open 5 Excess mortality during heat-periods - Office for National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
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Page 7 of 39 Warmer, wetter winters In contrast to the trend for hotter, drier summers, in winter observed data and projections both point to trends to warmer, wetter winters with fewer days of frost under the overall trend for increasing temperatures. Once again, observed data and projections for Argyll River Basin are followed by more specific data and projections for Oban: More severe weather events, and more variability However, we can also expect increases in severity and frequency of severe weather events. Damage and disruption from flooding and landslides is one example: the heavy rain in early October 2023 caused £15m damage to infrastructure (mainly roads & bridges) in parts of Argyll and Bute and was not even one of the series of named national storms that autumn. While we have some sophisticated modelling of future temperature and precipitation, wind is harder to model and the Met Office climate change centre states that 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 1961 1965 1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013 2017 2021 2025 2029 2033 2037 2041 2045 2049 2053 2057 2061 2065 2069 2073 2077 Argyll River Basin average winter mean air temperatures from 1981 -2080 (°C) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1961 1965 1969 1973 1977 1981 1985 1989 1993 1997 2001 2005 2009 2013 2017 2021 2025 2029 2033 2037 2041 2045 2049 2053 2057 2061 2065 2069 2073 2077 Winter average mean air temperature at Oban from 1981 - 2080 (°C)
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Page 8 of 39 Due to the lack of any observed trends, there haven’t been any studies so far which provide a link between changes in UK storminess and climate change. For example, the all-time record number of storms over the British Isles in winter 2013/14 couldn’t be linked to human-induced warming. In future, most climate projections indicate that winter windstorms will increase slightly in number and intensity over the UK i.e. more winter storms, including disproportionately more severe storms, are projected to cross the UK. However, this has medium confidence because a few climate models indicate differently6. In addition, the Met Office also notes that Winds associated with major storm events can be some of the most damaging and disruptive events for the UK with implications for property, power networks, road and rail transport and aviation. Calm periods with little wind, particularly over prolonged periods, can affect air quality whilst winds from a particular direction can be a critical factor in the spread of pathogens. For example, winds blowing in from continental Europe during winter can lead to substantially colder and often drier weather7. Wind direction can be of especial importance for Argyll and Bute due to the importance of marine transport in the area, with anecdotal evidence from ferry and marine tourism operators on the significance of wind direction events disrupting services and impacting upon coastal infrastructure, in addition to householders’ accounts of damage to roofs due to strong winds from unusual directions. The frequency of storm events over 2023-24 and the significance of wind as in the diagram below in these also point to the likelihood of more potential damage and disruption from wind although not all of these storms affected Argyll and Bute to the same extent, and as noted above the severe weather from 7 October 2023 was not actually a named storm. 6 UK and Global extreme events – Wind storms - Met Office 7 ukcp18-fact-sheet-wind_march21.pdf (metoffice.gov.uk)
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Page 9 of 39 Historic and projected rainfall intensity 1960-2080 An alternative way of presenting intensity of rainfall is the incidence of occasions with rainfall of 20mm or greater per hour. The graph below shows historic and projected incidence of intense rainfall events, noting that “future changes in extreme rainfall events could be almost 10 times more frequent in Northwest Scotland in 2080 compared to the 1980s, whilst in the south of the UK the value is closer to three times more frequent.”8 8 New research shows increasing frequency of extreme rain - Met Office 4 4.5 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 1961 1971 1981 1991 2001 2011 2021 2031 2041 2051 2061 2071 Projected precipitation rate for Argyll & Bute RCP 8.5 (mm/day) -absolute values
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Page 10 of 39 Current indications are that Argyll and Bute as a region is unlikely to suffer water scarcity in coming decades compared to other parts of Scotland and the UK, although this does not rule out local impacts and potential infrastructure damage, as indicated in Scottish Water’s 2024 climate change strategy9. However, at local level there have been instances of scarcity including occasional closure of the Crinan Canal. When there are issues relating to sufficiency or quantity with public mains water supplies, Scottish Water take steps to ensure safe drinking water is available to its users. This may include providing bottled water or bowsers. For private water supplies the situation is different and the responsibility lies with the users of the supply or any third party who provides or manages the supply by contract. In some circumstances the Council may be able to provide assistance when supplies run dry or are at serious risk of doing so. Assistance is usually limited to the provision of an emergency supply of bottled water for drinking to overcome the immediate need. Private water supplies may also be at higher risk of contamination after storm and flood events. About one third of the population of Argyll and Bute has a private water supply, which is ten times the Scottish average. This presents an Argyll-specific climate risk as private water supplies may be more vulnerable to either interruption or contamination in periods of low rainfall or drought. A recent illustration of this is apparent from SEPA’s June 2023 summary of water scarcity. While parts of Argyll suffered less scarcity than anywhere else in Scotland, parts of Kintyre and the islands were still at “Alert” level with Mull, Col and Tiree at Moderate (or 4 out of 5 on the scarcity scale from “Normal” to “Significant”)10. 9 290224ScottishWaterAdaptationPlan.pdf 10 20230630-water-scarcity-report-final.pdf (web-cdn.org)
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Page 11 of 39 Sea level rise Sea level rise, both absolute and from storm surges, is also a concern. 80% of the population of Argyll and Bute lives within 1km of the coast (97% within 10km of coast), and we have over 200km of road within 25m of the sea (at high tide), especially Cowal & Bute. Replacement costs of sea defences for this stretch were estimated at £300m in 2015 prices. This would be equivalent to approximately £420m today due to inflation alone, with the actual figure likely significantly greater due to increased materials costs and more severe climatic conditions predicted. The graphs below show projected sea level rise for two sites in Argyll, Tobermory and Port Ellen, to the end of the century under a range of carbon emission scenarios. The upper two lines, green and blue, represent the most likely outcomes as these are based on current and historical global emissions trends. The difference between the two is that the green line, suggesting 0.6m rise at the end of the century, is the mid range of the high emissions scenario whereas the blue line, at over 0.9m, represents what is described as the “upper end allowance” to take into
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Page 12 of 39 account the most severe impact projections, drawn from UK Government guidance on data interpretation to inform coastal flood planning11: 11 Flood and coastal risk projects, schemes and strategies: climate change allowances - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Rise Projections at Tobermory tidal guage site (m) RCP 2.6 RCP 4.5 RCP 8.5 RCP 8.5 (95th) 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 2007 2017 2027 2037 2047 2057 2067 2077 2087 2097 Sea Level Rise projections Port Ellen tidal guage site (m) RCP 2.6 RCP 4.5 RCP 8.5 RCP 8.5 (95th)
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Page 13 of 39 To help with calibration, Nature Scot’s 2017 assessment of impacts of sea-level rise and storm surges due to climate change in the Firth of Clyde offers a projection of 0.47m over the same period12. This is also under the RCP 8.5 scenario but is based on the UK Climate Projections from 2009 (UKCP09) which was the latest data available at the time of publication as opposed to the UKCP18 data now available. This paper also notes that “Projected future changes in storm surge were very small (millimetres) compared to those of sea-level rise (tens of centimetres) and amount to 1% of the anticipated sea-level rise. This suggests that the contribution of storm surges to sea level will change little with climate change in this area.” The Mat Office UKCP18 fact sheet on sea level rise and storm surge13 indicated likewise that significant increase in storm surges is unlikely, but an important point here is that the impact of storm surges can already be significant and increasing sea levels will make these impacts correspondingly greater. The combined Highland and Argyll flood risk management plan estimates 15,000 homes at risk of flooding (Highland as well as Argyll) increasing to 38,000 by the 2080s due to climate change. 12 SNH Commissioned Report 891: Impacts of sea-level rise and storm surges due to climate change in the Firth of Clyde (nature.scot) 13 ukcp18-fact-sheet-sea-level-rise-and-storm-surge.pdf (metoffice.gov.uk)
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Page 14 of 39 Appendix 3: Gaps, Opportunities, Risks, Emissions summary Summary of screening Climate Change Duty reports Argyll and Bute Climate Action: Summary of Opportunities from Community Planning Partners' published Climate Change Duty reports and stakeholder meetings Carbon Reduction Plan Climate Adaptation Plan Climate Duty Report: Mitigation section completed Climate Duty Report: Adaptation section completed Climate Duty Report: Procurement section completed Climate Duty Report: Wider Influence section complete Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total emissions Emissions trend from baseline Emissions change from baseline Geography Includes - formal (from Climate Duty reports and also published climate strategies) Opportunities identified by stakeholders - informal, including comments from outside these organisations Measure for CPP Measure for CPP Measure for CPP Y N Y N Y Y 8700 3780 14000 26500 Down Down 33% A&B Footprint, decarbonisation plan with monthly reporting to Climate Change Board, no formal adaptation strategy but planned and major transport/flood/EP activity. Waste face obstacles beyond single organisation's control and waste Strongly engaged via A&BC Climate Board, CPP lead, but Council remit extremely wide and need further engagement in some areas. Integrate eg with Area Plans but avoid duplication eg with Crosscutting Climate Board Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support LHEES Collaboration Y N Y N A&B Footprint, campus CMPs, proposals to integrate sustainability in all courses. Less breakdown of Argyll v UHI as a whole: developing the process of collating data with other Academic Partners to improve and refine processes Skills development especially in light of green skills shortages in area; overall C literacy and resilience training, poverty, resilience, equality, accessibility, housing, community wealth building. Anecdotally, Green Skills Development Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Y Y Y Y 19620 6211 731 26560 Down Down 25% Highland and A&B Via NHSH and Living Well Partnership. CMP. Has done NHS Scotland Climate Change Risk Assessment to inform development of adaptation plan over 2024. Business continuity plans for clinical waste collection and logistics & supply chain. Member of H & I Local Resilience Partnership. Community wealth building, food strategy, climate action for mental health, active travel. In addition to wellbeing benefits, other partners could potentially benefit from greater collaboration on risk assessment and procurement. PHS health Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Policy Input Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Y Y Y N 147 165 183 495 Down Down 67% H&I,A&B Future grants carbon dependent. Climate risk in some project business cases. Intent to use AS Capability Framework, employer and stakeholder engagement on resilience, rep to join AS Programme Board. Procurement Local energy, grid, value and supply chains, skills development, business resilience. Progress in procurement is again noted and may be potential to explore how best to maximise procurement Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Green Skills Development Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Y Y Y Y Y Y 123 73 47 243 Down Down 37% Multiple LA Areas LCLIP, Risk Assessment. Solar, AHSP, EV and charging infrastructure. Collaborative procurement and accessible to SMEs. C and environmental factors in most contracts. Nature based approaches; NP comparable to CPP for coalition building; RA commissioning. Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support N Y Y Y N 26557 9929 2874 39360 Down Down 43% Scotland Layered risk assessment and resilience plans under rolling review with challenge process; explicit link with CPPs. Adaptation plan for development in 2024. Sustainable procurement policy and WLC. Peer validation with SFRS Land management (wildfire & flooding), community and business resilience linked to CPP Prevention agenda, addressing barriers to fleet decarbonisation including charging infrastructure. Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Y Y Y Y N 23500 930 1150 25600 Down Down 9% Scotland Procurement - supply chain sustainability, accessibility to SMEs, Climate Change Risk Assessment & Adaptation Plan completed 2022. Member Scottish Resilience Group. As with other blue light services in CPP. Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Y Y Y Y Y 372 195 738 1300 Down Down 78% Scotland Big reduction partly through removal of energy consumption from tenants' Investment Property Portfolio. Major risk assessment of extreme weather 2017. Second assessment to research high growth business sectors potentially at greatest risk and/or provide the greatest Sustainable supply chains & footprinting; 2017 RA on property & operations; Net Zero Showcase; register of community assets (Ayrshire). Grid capacity limitations present a major barrier to further development of a circular economy. Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Green Skills Development Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Y Y Y Y Y N 10837 3632 777 15246 Down Down 35% Scotland CL training for procurement staff. Flooding assessed as main climate risk, flood risk assessments across estate. Large scale civil works not deemed possible or appropriate for SFRS. Asset investment backlog of £500m. SFRS proposes to increase and standardise equipment and Land management (wildfire & flooding), community and business resilience linked to CPP Prevention agenda, addressing barriers to fleet decarbonisation including charging infrastructure. Fleet emissions as with other emergency services Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Y Y Y Y Y Y 352 216 346 915 Down Down 42% Scotland Comprehensive PBD report, C literacy for procurers, sustainability in contract management Nature based solutions, natural capital, Climate & nature emergency, land management, agriculture links, invasive species. Underacknowledged extent of land management in C emissions. Input to wide Economic Assessment Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Green Skills Development Y Y Y Y Y 395 510 837 1742 Down Down 47% Scotland Flood warning and water scarcity functions. Risk management, emergency and business continuity plans. Net zero Direct Emissions due 2025. Concept of regenerative in procurement plans. Working with suppliers Due to meet Aug Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Economic Assessment Y Y Y Y 158 198 1682 2038 Down Down 47% Scotland No adaptation plan or risk assessment yet. First PBD report 2019 and emissions figures still bedding in. Planning to include adaptation in elearning. Green Skills Workforce Academy. Work with SG sustainable procurement tools. Climate risk assessment. Potential for green skills training. To meet August Green Skills Development Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support N N N Y N [blank] 584 106 690 Down Down 60% Scotland No figure for Scope 1 emissions. Sustainability is now routinely part of procurement policies for capital investment. Adaptation at very early stage mostly blank. Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Focus on fewer than 3 Y Y Y Y Y N 447 2466 291 3204 Down Down 68% Glas Lanark Inverclyde Member of Climate Ready Clyde. Starting work on full climate strategy. Regular monitoring of estate for climate risk. Any appropriate contract over £50k will specifically assess how an appointed contractor is moving towards Net Operations within Argyll and Bute are very limited but of strategic importance for connectivity especially with respect to equalities. Opportunity to collaborate on adaptation work in common with Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Focus on fewer than 3 Y N Y N 1 6 7 Down Down 56% H&I, A&B No Scope 1 emissions . Adaptation via risk management strategy, mainly relating to reducing need for travel if severe weather. Normal public procurement sustainability rules. No Wider Influence reported but note that part of HITRANS Reducing need to travel. Sustainable and active travel is often viewed as low importance in Argyll and Bute due to distances between settlements, but its importance within settlements can be Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure Y Y Y N 79 203 617 899 Down Down 73% Scotland Significant fluctuations in emissions reporting due to changing reporting requirements. Large increase in Scope 3 in common with most other organisations, including factoring in commuting and moving to new post covid BAU. Carbon literacy and climate resilience for tourism operators, although many already under Green Tourism/Green Key training and accreditation. Potential synergies between developing eg cycling Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Grid and Telecomms Infrastructure 40000 28154 6600 74850 Down Down 31% UK Not covered by Scottish Public Body Climate Duty reporting requirements. Skills development, poverty, resilience, equality, accessibility, housing, community wealth building Green Skills Development Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Focus on fewer than 3 Y Y Y N 0.5 3 12 15 Down Down 23% Scotland Risk registers (internal documents) include climate related risks. Engaging consultants to support carbon reduction plan. Procurement via Scottish Government SLA. Contact not yet made. Suggestions from other stakeholders include resilience training appropriate to crofters in Argyll. Explore potential for forest crofts to help address trends of depopulation and ageing population. Carbon Literacy/Resilienc e Training Economic Assessment Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support N N Y Y N Y 40 45 213 298 Up Up 12% Scotland Responsible for forestry policy, support and regulations: for sustainable management and expansion of forests and woodlands. First year of reporting is 2021-22.SF core mission to enable landowners to sequester C. No climate risk register, but some climate integrated into strategic risk register incl sequestration failure. No sustainable procurement plan yet but intention to set baseline. Significant Wider Influence to policy and advisory role: Carbon Markets, Decarbonisation of Sector, Decarbonisation of Timber Transport, Tree Health. Split between SF/FLS duties not always well understood. Due to SF national policy and regulation emphasis, some consider FLS remit is closer to Argyll and Bute CPP remit. Importance of retaining some commercial forestry. C methodology (40 yr cycles) challenged by some. Input on sustainable forest management and expansion. Input on carbon markets. Input on decarbonisation of sector and timber transport. Economic Assessment Green Skills Development Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Y Y Y Y Y 2352 511 556 3418 Down Down 9% Scotland Responsible for managing Scotland's national forests and land: to enhance biodiversity, support tourism and increase access to green spaces, and provide timber supplies. First year of reporting is 2021-22. National Level Climate Change Risk Assessment: landslide, pest & disease, drought (in East), higher grazing impacts from warmer winters, species/biodiversity loss, flooding. A82 and RABT cited as flagship adaptation projects. Review corporate risk register with climate lens. Extensive sustainable procurement policy with new strategy in process. Market timber according to carbon hierarchy in Timber Marketing Framework. Renewables programme, working collaboratively with energy development partners in a landlord capacity to facilitate renewable infrastructure on Scottish Ministers land. Land management (wildfire & flooding in addition to biodiversity). Access to green spaces. Access to land for energy, social enterprise, housing, and circular economy opportunities from local processing, suggested by some stakeholders. Economic Assessment Green Skills Development Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Scotland Contact established, due to meet in August Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Economic Assessment Y Y Y Y Y Y 39000 85000 93000 217000 Down Down 53% Scotland Future demand water assessment; surveying peatland restoration and woodlands for water quality and carbon sequestration potential; Sustainable land management, and natural capital assessment of land holdings; Decarbonisation and resilience in the supply chain; Sewer flood risk mapping; sea level rise & coastal erosion; reduce business mileage; work with other public bodies to develop infrastructure for zero emission vehicles (electric/hydrogen); develop design library with proven and standard low emission designs; work with supply chain to identify top 10 emission intensive materials and promote alternatives; develop low emissions skills; work with partners to understand water implications of developing hydrogen power; work with customers and community to reduce water use, leakage, blockages, spills; identify and implement partnership to develop renewables; greening of grid. Worked with Dynamic Coast Updating risk assessments, water issues for resilience training for businesses and communities. Scottish Water also identified 4 overarching Interdependent Risks on their operational resilience: • Roads and Access: Extreme weather events such as flooding or storms blocking access to sites, making emergency response more difficult. • Power Outage: Power outage caused by storms, flooding, drought or high temperatures. • Telecoms: Loss of ICT or telecoms service resulting from storms or temperature extremes. • Supply Chains: Loss of access to eg chemicals, replacement parts and contracted maintenance teams resulting from inability to provide service as a result of storm or flood damage or extremes in temperature limiting production capacity. Risk Assessment Collaboration/Tec hnical Support Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Economic Assessment Average reduction 41%
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Page 15 of 39 Summary of CPP Public Body climate emissions 2022-23 Argyll and Bute Climate Action: Summary of CPP Public Body Climate emissions From partners covered by Climate Duty reporting requirements CPP Member Scope 1 Scope 2 Scope 3 Total emissions Emissions trend from baseline Emissions change from baseline Geography Note Scope 1: direct emissions from sources that the organisation owns or controls directly Scope 2: Indirect emissions and purchased energy Everything outside Scope 1 and 2. Also value and supply chain, waste, commuting and home working All bodies have had fluctuations including from changing reporting requirements Baseline years vary and all bodies have benefited from decarbonisation of electricity Argyll and Bute Council 8700 3780 14000 26500 Down Down 33% A&B UHI Argyll A&B Health and Social Care Partnership/NHS Highland 19620 6211 731 26560 Down Down 25% Highland and A&B Highlands and Islands Enterprise 147 165 183 495 Down Down 67% H&I,A&B Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park 123 73 47 243 Down Down 37% Multiple LA Areas Police Scotland 26557 9929 2874 39360 Down Down 43% Scotland Scottish Ambulance Service 23500 930 1150 25600 Down Down 9% Scotland Scottish Enterprise 372 195 738 1300 Down Down 78% Scotland Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 10837 3632 777 15246 Down Down 35% Scotland NatureScot 352 216 346 915 Down Down 42% Scotland SEPA 395 510 837 1742 Down Down 47% Scotland Skills Development Scotland 158 198 1682 2038 Down Down 47% Scotland SportScotland [blank] 584 106 690 Down Down 60% Scotland Strathclyde Partnership for Transport 447 2466 291 3204 Down Down 68% Clyde HITRANS 1 6 7 Down Down 56% H&I, A&B VisitScotland 79 203 617 899 Down Down 73% Scotland Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) 40000 28154 6600 74850 Down Down 31% UK Crofting Commission 0.5 3 12 15 Down Down 23% Scotland Forestry Commission (Scottish Forestry) 40 45 213 298 Up Up 12% Scotland Forestry Commission (Forest & Land Scotland) 2352 511 556 3418 Down Down 9% Scotland CALMAC - CMAL Scotland Scottish Water 39000 85000 93000 217000 Down Down 53% Scotland Average reduction 41%
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Page 16 of 39 Summary of risk screening from UK Climate Change Risk Assessment UK Climate Change Risk Assessment: Scoping Risks and Opportunities for CPP - project officer scoping Risk/Opportunity Category Description In/Out Rationale UKCCRA Score CPP Outcome I Infrastructure Risk I1. Infrastructure networks (water, energy, transport, ICT) Cascading failures In Argyll & Bute's extended transprt and other infrastructure links are highly vulnerable and multiple other risks flow from these More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I2. Infrastructure services River and surface water flooding In These are already known major risks in some of our largest settlements More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I3. Infrastructure services Coastal flooding and erosion In High percentage of population and transport links close to sea More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I4. Bridges and pipelines Flooding and erosion In Several strategic links with multiple other risks associated if these are broken More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I5. Transport networks Slope and embankment failure In An ongoing issue eg Rest & Be Thankful More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I12. Transport High and low temperatures, high winds, lightning In Water transport inparticular is highly affected by wnd More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk I13. Digital High and low temperatures, high winds, lightning In Digital infrastructure is already vulnerable Further investigation Transport & Infrastructure B Business and Industry Risk B1: Flooding of business sites Increase in flood risk In Known issue in multiple areas More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk B2: Coastal business locations and infrastructure Coastal flooding, extreme weather, erosion, and sea level rise In Known issue in multiple areas More action needed Transport & Infrastructure Risk B5: Employee productivity in businesses through working environments and infrastructure Infrastructure disruption and higher temperatures in working environments In Often underacknowledged as a risk in other areas Further investigation Housing Risk B6: Disruption to business supply chains and distribution networks Extreme weather In Transport & other links already extended & vulnerable, possible opportunities from pooling resources, early warning systems More action needed Transport & Infrastructure H Health, Communities, and the Built Environment Risk H1. Health and wellbeing High temperatures In Likely to have disporoprortionate effects on most vulnerable More action needed Housing Risk H3. People, communities, and buildings Flooding In Already a known issue More action needed Housing Risk H4. Viability of coastal communities Sea level rise In Especially when combined with surface water and storm surge More action needed Housing Risk H5. Building fabric Moisture, wind and driving rain In Already a known issue Further investigation Housing Risk H7. Health and wellbeing Changes in indoor and outdoor air quality In Potentially also "Housing" due to incidence of damp in housing Further investigation Wellbeing Risk H8. Health Vector-borne disease In Particularly with some species moving further north and impact of flooding Further investigation Wellbeing Risk H9. Food safety and food security Higher temperatures (food safety) and extreme weather (food security) In Knock on effects of weather on transport infrastructure Further investigation Wellbeing Risk H11. Cultural heritage Changes in temperature, precipitation, groundwater, land, ocean, and coastal change Out Is this a priority area for CPP partners? More action needed Wellbeing Risk H12. Health and social care delivery Extreme weather In More action needed Wellbeing Risk H13. Delivery of education and prison services Extreme weather In More action needed Wellbeing Risk & Opportunity H6. Household energy demand Summer and winter temperature changes In More action needed Housing N Natural Assets Risk N1. Terrestrial species and habitats Changing climatic conditions and extreme events, including temperature change, water scarcity, wildfire, flooding, wind, and altered hydrology (including water scarcity, flooding and saline intrusion) In Very wide list and some eg wildfire, flooding likely to be of more immediate signficance than eg water scarcity More action needed Wellbeing Risk N2. Terrestrial species and habitats Pests, pathogens, and invasive species In Wellbeing issue in addition to impact on natural assets eg forestry. No CPP outcome for natural assets, so "Community wellbeing" is taken to include non human communities More action needed Wellbeing Risk N4. Soils Changing climatic conditions, including seasonal aridity and wetness In More action needed Wellbeing Risk N8. Forestry Pests, pathogens, and invasive species In Health and wellbeing issue in addition to impact on natural assets eg forestry More action needed Wellbeing Risk N11. Freshwater species and habitats Changing climatic conditions and extreme events, including higher water temperatures, flooding, water scarcity and phenological shifts In Phenological - how events innatueal cycles are impacted by climate and other change More action needed Wellbeing Risk N12. Freshwater species and habitats Pests, pathogens, and invasive species In More action needed Wellbeing Risk & Opportunity N5. Natural carbon stores, carbon sequestration and GHG emissions Changing climatic conditions, including temperature change and water scarcity In Potential opportunity for Argyll & Bute due to extent of forest and peatland More action needed Wellbeing Risk & Opportunity N6. Agricultural and forestry productivity Extreme events and changing climatic conditions (including temperature change, water scarcity, wildfire, flooding, coastal erosion, wind) In Importance of agriculture and forestry to Argyll & Bute's economy More action needed Wellbeing Risk & Opportunity 17. Coastal species and habitats Coastal flooding, erosion, and climate factors In More action needed Wellbeing Risk & Opportunity 18. Natural heritage and landscape character Climate change In Valuing natural assets Further investigation Wellbeing I International dimensions Risk ID1. UK food availability, safety, and quality Decreasing yields from rising temperatures, water scarcity and ocean changes globally In More action needed Wellbeing Proposed to scope Out I Infrastructure Risk I6. Hydroelectric generation Low or high river flows High/low flow more of a CPP concern in contrext of flooding or water scarcity: hydro element more specific to energy companies but potential future issue if more community hydro Further investigation Risk I7. Subterranean and surface infrastructure Subsidence Arguably not as as a separate issue to slope and embankment failure Further investigation Risk I8. Public water supplies Reduced water availability UK Climate Projections suggest more of a concern for E Scotland and other parts of UK; Scottish Water proactive on this in their Climate Duty reports Sustain current action Risk I9. Energy generation Reduced water availability As with Hydroelectricity and Public Water Supplies above Watching brief Risk I10. Energy High and low temperatures, high winds, lightning Limited capacity within CPP to address this although potentially affected by it Further investigation Risk I11. Offshore infrastructure Storms and high waves Limited capacity within CPP to address this, not port and other coastal infrastructure Sustain current action B Business and Industry Risk B3: Business production processes Water scarcity Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Further investigation Risk B4: Business access to finance, investment, and insurance, including access to capital Extreme weather Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Sustain current action Opportunity B7: Changes in demand for goods and services Long term climate change Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Further investigation H Health, Communities, and the Built Environment Risk H10. Health Poor water quality and household water supply Not aware of this as a current issue in Argyll & Bute but possible impact on private water supplies Further investigation Opportunity H2. Health and wellbeing High temperatures Screening "Out" as "Opportunity" keep "In" as a "Risk" Further investigation N Natural Assets Risk N10. Aquifers and agricultural land Saltwater intrusion Watching brief Opportunity N3. Terrestrial species and habitats New species colonisations There may be some opportunities arising but individual organisations rather than CPP are better placed Further investigation Opportunity 9. Agricultural and forestry productivity New/alternative species becoming suitable There may be some opportunities arising but individual organisations rather than CPP are better placed Further investigation Opportunity N13. Freshwater species and habitats New species colonisations There may be some opportunities arising but individual organisations rather than CPP are better placed Sustain current action Risk N14. Marine species, habitats, and fisheries Changing climatic conditions, including ocean acidification and higher water temperatures Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed Opportunity N15. Marine species, habitats, and fisheries Changing climatic conditions There may be some opportunities arising but individual organisations rather than CPP are better placed Further investigation Risk N16. Marine species, habitats, and fisheries Pests, pathogens, and invasive species Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed I International dimensions Risk ID4. The UK’s international interests and responsibilities International violent conflict resulting from climate change overseas Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed Risk ID5. Changes to international governance affecting the UK Reduced international collective governance due to climate change and responses to it Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed Risk ID7. International trade routes Climate hazards affecting supply chains Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed Risk ID8. Economic loss to the UK Climate driven resource governance pressures, financial exposure Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Sustain current action Risk ID9. Introduction of infectious diseases to the UK from abroad Increase in vector borne diseases due to climate change Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this, as opposed to vector borne disease under "Health" above More action needed Risk ID10. Risk multiplication to the UK Interactions and cascades of named risks across systems and geographies Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this More action needed Risk & Opportunity ID3. Migration to the UK and effects on the UK’s interests overseas Climate-related international human mobility Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Watching brief Opportunity ID2. UK food availability and exports Increases in productivity and areas suitable for agriculture overseas Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Watching brief ID6. Increased trade for the UK Arctic ice melt opening up new trading routes Limited capacity within CPP to address or influence this Watching brief
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Page 17 of 39 Appendix 4. Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership is the group of organisations and community representatives working together to achieve improvements across the three outcomes of Housing, Transport Infrastructure and Community Wellbeing in ways which promote prevention, reduce inequalities and build community capacity. Community Planning Partnerships have a statutory obligation to create a 10-year Outcomes Improvement Plan under the provisions of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015. The Argyll and Bute Outcomes Improvement Plan for 2024-2034 has been developed through community engagement as the area emerges from a global pandemic, and deals with a cost of living crisis and the increasing impacts of climate change. The Outcomes Improvement Plan for 2024-2034 focusses on improving the outcomes of Transport, Housing and Community Wellbeing. The Community Planning Partnership established a Climate Group in late 2021 in order to increase understanding of the facts and the urgency of addressing climate change within the whole of Argyll & Bute and promote actions for adaptation and mitigation for a just and equitable transition to a net zero economy. In support of this, the Community Planning Partnership has funded a Project Manager, employed by ACT, to lead development of a Climate Change Strategy and Action plan for the region. to undertake a region-wide climate risk assessment and to develop an integrated set of adaptation, mitigation and engagement actions, presented in a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll & Bute.
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Page 18 of 39 Appendix 5: Outcomes from Regional, National and UN frameworks aligned to CPP crosscutting priorities National Performance Framework Scottish National Adaptation Plan (SNAP24) UN Sustainable Development Goals CPP We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment. We have thriving and innovative businesses, with quality jobs and fair work for everyone We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy. Public Services and Infrastructure: Public services are collaborating in effective, inclusive adaptation action. 7, 9, 11 Transport Infrastructure We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment We are healthy and active We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe. Communities: Communities creating climate- resilient, healthy and equitable places. 2,7,11 Housing We grow up loved, safe and respected so that we realise our full potential We live in communities that are inclusive, empowered, resilient and safe We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy We are healthy and active We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally. Communities: Communities creating climate- resilient, healthy and equitable places. 1,3,5,10,11 Community Welbeing We value, enjoy, protect and enhance our environment. Nature Connects: Nature connects across our lands, settlements, coasts and seas. 2,6,14,15 Community Wellbeing We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and sustainable economy We have thriving and innovative businesses, with quality jobs and fair work for everyone We are well educated, skilled and able to contribute to society. Economy, Industry and Business: Economies and industries are adapting and realising opportunities in Scotland’s Just Transition. 2,4,6,8,9,12 Transport Infrastructure, Housing We have a globally competitive, entrepreneurial, inclusive and International: Scotland’s 1,5,10,13,16,17 Transport Infrastructure,
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Page 19 of 39 sustainable economy We are open, connected and make a positive contribution internationally We tackle poverty by sharing opportunities, wealth and power more equally. international role supports climate justice and enhanced global action on climate adaptation. Community Wellbeing
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Page 20 of 39 Appendix 6: How does ABCA work Under the leadership and guidance of the Community Planning Partnership and sub groups including the Climate Change Working Group and the Argyll & Bute Climate Action Steering Group, the priority for the project is to undertake a region-wide audit & gap analysis to identify current activity, overlaps and gaps; to undertake a region-wide climate risk assessment and to develop an integrated set of adaptation, mitigation and engagement actions, presented in a Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan for Argyll & Bute. Climate risks have been identified as seven groups, with seven main areas for action proposed to address these: The mandate and funding to develop a Climate Change Strategy for Argyll comes from the Community Planning Partnership and reflects the community’s stated priorities of transport infrastructure, housing and community wellbeing. The project is advised by a Steering Group drawn from to the Climate Change Working Group of the Community Planning Partnership. Three guiding principles are • Argyll and Bute communities, places and landscapes are being affected by climate change in different ways. There are likely to be common challenges across the region but there will also be significant variation within and between communities, places and landscapes. • The proposed climate risk and opportunity assessment and follow on mitigation, adaptation planning and implementation must identify region-wide climate risks and opportunities for action and take account of local variations and capacity to adapt. Climate Risks Flooding (water courses and surface water) Heavy rainfall, storms and landslides Temperature change, heatwaves and drought Sea level rise & coastal impacts Wildfires Multi-hazards affecting people, species, habitats Possible other unknowns Areas for Action Infrastructure Policy Influence Procurement and Supply Chain Collaboration Risk/Economic Assessment Resilience/Carbon Literacy Training Skills Development Other/crosscutting
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Page 21 of 39 • All aspects of the initiative including governance and leadership arrangements, identifying climate risks and opportunities and developing mitigation, adaptation and engagement strategies and actions will be carried out in an inclusive and accessible way and reflect on just transition. Priority will be given to ensuring that communities, physical or virtual, are engaged in these processes and that local knowledge and experience is valued and used to guide the development of the initiative. This requires: • Working with everyone: council and other public bodies, businesses and charities and the wider community. • Finding out what is already happening and where there are gaps and greatest risks or indeed opportunities: there is already a lot of positive action on climate change taking place and we need to identify this, to maximise the benefits from working together. This could mean areas or communities that are most vulnerable, or where the consequences of inaction can be greatest. • Making links with existing programmes and initiatives. The Strategy will complement and be complemented by the grassroots approach of the Argyll & Bute Climate Action Hub. This can also help us to establish priorities where the need is greatest or where we can attract resources. The structure has been informed by review of a wide range of existing and in-progress climate programme plans and in particular by Climate Ready Clyde, Climate Ready Aberdeenshire, Highland Adapts and Climate Ready South East Scotland. This is on the basis that Climate Ready Clyde as the pioneering regional approach effectively set the standard for an integrated approach, while Climate Ready Aberdeenshire has drawn upon this but also provides relative brevity and simplicity as requested by partners. Highland Adapts has multiple similarities with the Argyll and Bute geography and economy geography but with a more detailed and longer development period, and Climate Ready South East Scotland although dissimilar in geography and economy is working on a comparable timescale. The work also draws on the shared expertise of the Sustainable Scotland Network as well as benefiting from technical support from Sniffer/Adaptation Scotland.
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Page 22 of 39 Appendix 6.1: Theory of Change
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Page 23 of 39 Appendix 6.2: Objectives: Task list from Operational Plan 1. Governance, leadership and communication Table 1 Work package 1 tasks, outputs, time allocation and duration Task Outputs Time (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment (items in blue refer to links with parallel Argyll & Bute Community Action Network/Hub project) Identify community leadership and Climate Champions links Set of recognised leads 5 1 - 3 CPP CWG are de facto leads but need to consider whether to formalise this and also role of community champions of all sorts across the region. Link to developing ABCAN Hub work – may inform this to a great extent Liaison with Argyll and Bute Climate Action Steering Group Updates, advice and support, including updated work plan and progress reports 26 1 - 24 Ongoing Develop Argyll and Bute Climate Action Vision and Theory of Change Vision and theory of change document 20 2 – 7 Vision and ToC to SG and CPP CCWG for comment, revised vision agreed Develop Engagement Strategy Engagement Strategy 10 5 (contractor) Developed month 2-4, reviewed monthly thereafter Emphasis on engagement with organisations, and capture community voices and findings from Hub. Develop logo, branding and image Complete branding package 2 5 (contractor) Developed month 2-4 ABCA Argyll & Bute Climate Action as the name use the existing Climate Friendly logo (example as header). Implement Engagement Strategy and Communication outputs e.g. press releases, news stories 50 10 (contractor) 5 - 24 Engagement Strategy item below.
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Page 24 of 39 Task Outputs Time (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment (items in blue refer to links with parallel Argyll & Bute Community Action Network/Hub project) update regularly Total 113 (+20 for contractor) 2. Understanding the challenge • Audit & Gap Analysis • Mitigation • Adaptation • Engagement Table 2 Work package 2 tasks, outputs, time allocation and duration Task Outputs Time (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment Undertake region-wide Audit & Gap analysis to identify current activity, overlaps and gaps Report 50 2-10 Predominantly via review of existing A&B climate and associated plans (eg housing, transport, waste) and Climate Public Body Duty reports plus stakeholder meetings. Also informed by intelligence from ABCAN. Develop Mitigation opportunity assessment method Opportunity assessment method 5 4-6 Base upon methods used by CPP partners and identify any opportunities to ensure consistency between them. Easy wins likely already to have been made. Major wins likely to be around land use, and structural and enabling activities eg collaboration,
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Page 25 of 39 Task Outputs Time (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment procurement, circular economy Identify adaptation risk and opportunity assessment method Risk and opportunity assessment method 5 4-6 Condensed version based on UK Climate Risk Assessment and Climate Ready Clyde. Call for evidence Evidence of risks and opportunities collated 10 5 – 6 Via stakeholders, published PBD reports and CPP groups but will required wider call in action plan development phase Gather community input and local knowledge Survey Workshops/community engagement 30 6 – 9 Identify action specific to this project that can build upon ABCAN Hub. Also whether CPP partner channels can/should help with survey or if scope to add to other planned community surveys Assessment of risks Workshops to agree risk ranking 15 9 – 12 Tiered approach to build in as many sources as possible from schools & communities to major organisations. Ensure fit with ABCAN work. Seek AS input on risks Economic assessment of risks and opportunities Report 10 (contra ctor) 12 Seek esp Highland Adapts input on this – compare with A&BC/HIE econ assessments of sequestration opportunities, community wealthbuilding work done for CPP. Produce risk and opportunity assessment report and summaries Argyll and Bute-wide risk and opportunity assessment report (or equivalent) Local summaries showing variations 30 11 – 17 Original says “could some of this start earlier to help inform methodology: there should be good evidence from areas who are already in the process of what to expect. There are certainly local variations but
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Page 26 of 39 Task Outputs Time (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment among communities/ places/landscapes released on interim basis if local pilots or assessments are running to keep communities engaged in the process substantively there will be core effects and circumstances” Best 2 so far for this process look to be A&BC and NS but call on CWG for other exemplars. Aberdeenshire have also made good use of generic material. Explore opportunities to pilot at ABCAN level Public risk and opportunity assessments report and summaries Published reports (or equivalent) 5 17 As with mapping (next item below) points to a web presence, either ACT web pages or standalone Ongoing collation of evidence to inform risk and opportunity assessment, to include both positive and regressive change 10 17 – 36 Also links well with approaches attempted elsewhere (eg A&B renewables mapping, Highland Adapts). Collaboration with Islay Energy Trust and AS on proposal for participatory mapping following meeting not successful in attracting funding. Total 160 (+ 10 for contrac tor) 3. Planning and implementation
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Page 27 of 39 Task Outputs Time allocation (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment Ad hoc input to take advantage of ‘quick win’ opportunities to embed adaptation in planning and decision making. (NPF4 etc). Policies and projects take account of adaptation as opportunities arise 10 1 – 24 Need to flag this with esp CPP CWG as these arise and formalise. CPP Community Wealth Building, Aspiring Places and A&BC refreshing climate plans as examples. Intelligence from ABCAN may inform this. Pilot projects New and existing, to acknowledge and demonstrate the action that is happening. 20 1-24 “New or existing projects which demonstrate methods of mitigation action or adaptation, particularly those which could be replicated across the region” Collaboration with Islay Energy Trust and Sniffer for participatory mapping with an eye to then replicate elsewhere – did not attract funding. Training as below key example, circular economy suggestions starting to come through which could link with CPP Community Wealth Building. Also arts as featured in Engagement item, and Seek Extra Funding. Intelligence from ABCAN may inform this. Mitigation & Adaptation training Deliver webinars and briefings on mitigation and adaptation 20 1 – 18 Good programme of mitigation training (ACT NOW) to build upon. Working with AS/Sniffer to develop Resilience training pilot and review scope to incorporate into ongoing Carbon Literate training.
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Page 28 of 39 Task Outputs Time allocation (days) Duration (month over 24 month project) Comment Secure extra funding Develop project briefs, collaborations with partners and complete funding applications 25 6-24 Link to pilot projects and ensure any pilot ideas have costings. Ensure linkage with existing programmes and note emphasis on including arts based approaches Intelligence from ABCAN may inform this. Scope options for planning and implementation Options paper 10 10 – 12 Expect single largest need here to be to how to link with proposals in public body plans, and reporting outwith Public Body Duty reporting requirements. But others too, and need to confirm if this matches CPP expectations. Develop Strategy and Action Plan Argyll and Bute Climate Action regional Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 80 9 – 24 Proposed structure draws principally from Climate Ready Clyde, Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh. Monitoring based on existing reporting and requirements for participating bodies, and compatibility with existing Public Body Reporting framework. total 165 Engagement Strategy • Increase understanding of the facts and the urgency of addressing climate change within the whole of Argyll & Bute and promote actions for adaptation and mitigation for a just and equitable transition to a net zero economy as soon as possible, and before the national targets where possible. • Build understanding, increase awareness and understanding of the climate impacts for Argyll and Bute and ways local communities, businesses and organisations can reduce carbon emissions and adapt to future changes Operational Plan Comment
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Page 29 of 39 Develop and implement an Engagement Plan to help people understand the impacts of climate change for Argyll and Bute and what ways local communities, businesses and organisations can reduce carbon emissions and adapt to future changes. Local communities – via Hub? Businesses – known gap although HIE and others may assist. Ongoing request to all to suggest contacts. Use resilience & business continuity rather than “reduce your emissions” as calling card. Organisations – ABCA mainly via CPP and Climate Duties Build shared understanding among Argyll and Bute networks, decision makers and local communities. Providing the means for a 2 way exchange of information on mitigation and adaptation. ABCA as bridge between communities (via Hub) and networks & decision makers (CPP). Keep the messages as simple as possible, with small number of accessible indicators. What should the baseline look like – qualitative and quantitative components? Eg how is climate action mainstreamed into other plans Involve young people in Argyll and Bute’s climate change journey, by promoting local learning linked to the Curriculum for Excellence, such as the EcoSchools programme and Climate Ready Place and Flood Education lesson plans. Hub/ABCAN but how to capture – establish if there are common reporting standards and tools across these strands of activity. Ensure this is included in ACT review of social media use in comms & marketing, including which are appropriate platforms Promote good practice and produce case study examples of successful local climate change activity. Include examples from elsewhere where useful. Include in Strategy but how best to take forward? Link climate change awareness to local events and initiatives. Target specific events for this – eg place planning/community action plans, national days, add value to existing events rather than asking people to attend or organise (and travel to) new ones Explore opportunities to use art and cultural reflections to improve understanding of climate change and to encourage climate action. Good knowledge within ACT on known activity and networks, to help inform best spread Link to Pilot Projects and Secure Extra Funding tasks. Don’t duplicate – this is another Hub activity so focus on adding value. Provide direction to available climate change tools and resources As with promoting good practice above. Already building up a lot of these incl from CPP, A&BC and Sniffer. Also useful to identify when there aren’t the right tools available
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Page 30 of 39 Appendix 6.3: Communications Plan November 2024- October 2025 1. Objectives: Raise Awareness: Ensure all stakeholders, including the public, are aware of the Climate Change Strategy and understand the importance of mitigation, adaptation, and engagement. Facilitate Engagement: Encourage active participation from communities across Argyll and Bute, ensuring their voices are heard and integrated into the strategy. Promote Collaboration: Strengthen partnerships within the Community Planning Partnership (CPP) and between communities, local organisations, and the public to foster a unified approach to climate action. Support Local Action: Empower communities to take local action by providing information, tools, and support through Climate Hubs. 2. Target Audiences: Primary Audiences: Community Planning Partnership (CPP) members Secondary Audiences: Residents of Argyll and Bute via Climate Hubs and associated networks Local Community Groups and Leaders Schools and educational institutions Local businesses and industry stakeholders Media (local and regional) Scottish Government and other national bodies 3. Key Messages: Integrated Climate Action: Our approach integrates climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience into a unified strategy, leveraging the CPP’s collective capacity. Holistic and Inclusive: We are committed to inclusivity and accessibility, considering diverse local needs and conditions. Community Empowerment: Climate Hubs and local champions are essential for driving effective, locally relevant climate actions, linked to the priority outcomes of Transport, Housing and Community Wellbeing.
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Page 31 of 39 Just Transition: We prioritise fairness and equity, ensuring a socially just transition while building resilience. Synergy for Growth: Climate action supports local economic development, reducing emissions and enhancing quality of life. 4. Channels and Tools: Partnership and Networks: CPP Meetings: Regular updates and strategic planning sessions to ensure alignment and collaboration. Argyll & Bute Climate Action Network (ABCAN) Hubs and Local Champions: to support climate initiatives at the local level. Digital Communication: Website: Develop a dedicated section on the ACT website with resources, updates, and ways to get involved. Social Media: Updates and engagement via ACT channels. Email Newsletters: Regular updates through ACT and ABCAN newsletter, including success stories, upcoming events, and opportunities for involvement. In-Person Engagement: Partner and Community Events: Host workshops, and information sessions in partnership with CPP partners and Climate Hubs to gather input and share progress. Traditional Media: Not sure how much via these approaches, would appreciate a steer Press Releases: updates to local newspapers. Print Materials: Posters, flyers, and brochures (principally an easy-to-read version/summary plus one for young people, plus potentially Gaelic and other languages). 5. Implementation Timeline: Phase 1: Preparation and Launch (Month 1-3 starting November) Finalise communication materials and strategies Launch – public Call for Evidence Continue engagement with Climate Hubs and CPP members. Phase 2: Active Engagement and Awareness Building (Month 2-8) Host/attend community events and workshops. Regularly update digital channels with progress and stories. Begin targeted outreach to specific communities/groups
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Page 32 of 39 Develop action plan and pilot project proposals and showcase quick wins. Phase 3: Sustained Engagement and Review (Month 9-12) Continue active engagement through all channels. Review progress and gather feedback. Adjust strategies based on feedback and emerging needs. 6. Evaluation and Feedback: Feedback Loops: Regularly gather input from Climate Hubs, CPP members and wider community. Monitoring & reporting framework as proposed to CCWG Surveys: Conduct pre- and post-engagement surveys to assess changes in awareness and attitudes. 7. Budget Considerations: Digital Tools: Via existing ACT and partner platforms Print Materials: Design, printing, and distribution costs. Event Costs: Venue hire, materials, and refreshments for in-person events. 8. Risks and Mitigation: Low Engagement: Mitigate by using multiple channels and ensuring messaging resonates with local concerns. Misinformation: Address quickly through official channels and clear, consistent communication. Resource Constraints: Prioritise key activities and seek additional funding or partnerships where needed.
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Page 33 of 39 Appendix 7: Bibliography Item Author Year URL Aberdeen City Council Climate Change Project Register 2021 - 2025 Aberdeen City Council 2021 Council Climate Change Project Register 2021-2025 Towards a Net Zero and Climate Resilient Council.pdf Aberdeen City Council Climate Change Plan 2021 - 2025 Aberdeen City Council 2021 Climate Change Appendix 1.pdf Aberdeenshire Council Local Climate Impact Profile 2019 - 2022 Aberdeenshire Council 2023 LCLIP 2019 - 2022 - Appendix 1.pdf Argyll and Bute Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy Argyll & Bute Council 2024 https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files /2024- 09/ArgyllandBute_LHEES_Stra tegy_sent%20to%20committ ee%2028TH%20Aug%202024 _v2.pdf Argyll & Bute Local Housing Strategy 2022-2027 Argyll & Bute Council 2022 https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files /migrated_files/argyll_bute_lo cal_housing_strategy_2022- 2027.pdf Argyll & the Isles Tourism Factsheet 2019 Visitscotland 2019 argyll-and-the-isles-tourism 2019.pdf Argyll and Bute Biodiversity Compliance Report 2021-23 Argyll & Bute Council 2023 Biodiversity Duty Compliance Report 2021-2024 Argyll and Bute Coast Protection Policy and Strategy Argyll & Bute Council 2015 coast_protection_policy_and_ strategy_- _dec_2014_final_draft_13042 015_environment_developme nt_and_0.pdf Argyll and Bute Community Food Growing Strategy Argyll & Bute Council 2020 cfgstrategy.pdf Argyll and Bute Council Community Benefits Clauses Guidance for Tenderers Argyll & Bute Council 2022 Community Benefit Clauses - Guidance for Tenderers 2022 Argyll and Bute Council Decarbonisation Plan 2022- 2025 Argyll & Bute Council 2022 Decarbonisation Plan 2022 - 2025 Argyll and Bute Council Economic Strategy Refresh, 2024-2034 Argyll & Bute Council 2024 Microsoft Word - ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL’S ECONOMIC STRATEGY REFRESH 2024- 2034 Argyll and Bute Council Procurement Strategy 2022/25 Argyll & Bute Council 2022 Appendix 1 - Draft 2022-25 Procurement Strategy and Sustainable Proc Policy.pdf Argyll and Bute Council Procurement Strategy Annual Review 2024/2025 Argyll & Bute Council 2024 Annual Review
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Page 34 of 39 Item Author Year URL Argyll and Bute Waste Strategy Argyll & Bute Council 2024 Argyll and Bute Waste Strategy Argyll and Bute Woodland and Forestry Strategy Argyll & Bute Council 2011 https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files /2023- 05/woodland_and_forestry_st rategy_april_2011_ac.pdf Argyll and the Isles Rainforest Strategy Argyll Countryside Trust 2023 Download.ashx Beach Nourishment Assessment Cullipol, Isle of Luing Isle of Luing Community Trust 2022 https://isleofluing.org/applica tion/files/6416/7172/7269/Cu llipool_Beach_Assessment_FI NAL.pdf Blue Economy Vision for Scotland Scottish Government 2022 Blue Economy Vision for Scotland Borders Climate Change Routemap 2021 Scottish Borders Council 2021 Item No. 12 - Appendix 1 - SB CLIMATE CHANGE ROUTE MAP FINAL.pdf Clackmannanshire Council Climate Change Strategy 2024 Clackmannans hire Council 2024 https://www.clacks.gov.uk/do cument/7146.pdf Clean Energy Transition Agenda for Mull Mull & Iona Community Trust 2024 Clean-Energy-Transition- Agenda-CETA-Mull- Archipelago-v2.5-FINAL.pdf Climate Change Plan Third Report on Proposals and Policies 2018- 2032 Scottish Government 2018 Climate Change Plan: The Third Report on Proposals and Policies 2018-2032 Climate Emergency Skills Action Plan 2020-2025 Skills Development Scotland 2023 climate-emergency-skills- action-plan-2020-2025.pdf Climate Ready Aberdeenshire Aberdeenshire Council 2024 Climate Ready Aberdeenshire Climate Ready Clyde - Glasgow City Region Adaptation Strategy Glasgow/Sniffer 2021 Adaptation Strategy and Action Plan | Climate Ready Clyde Community Risk Register West of Scotland Regional Resilience Partnership 2021 Community Risk Register Community Wealth Building in Argyll and Bute Argyll & Bute Council 2023 https://www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/moderngov/docu ments/s206468/Appendix%20 1%20Argyll%20and%20Bute %20Report%20Final.pdf Communicating Climate Change Adaptation Climate Outreach 2014 Communicating climate change adaptation – a practical guide to values- based communication - Climate Outreach
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Page 35 of 39 Item Author Year URL Developing a Climate Change Impact Assessment Framework Sustainable Scotland Network 2013 CCIA Report 06.10.23.pdf Driving emission reductions through the public sector supply chain Climate Exchange 2023 Driving emission reductions through the public sector supply chain: Scope 3 procurement emissions Economic opportunities in Scotland’s net zero and climate adaptation economy Climate Exchange 2024 Economic opportunities in Scotland’s net zero and climate adaptation economy Edinburgh 2023 Climate Change Strategy Edinburgh Council 2021 2030 Climate Strategy – The City of Edinburgh Council Edinburgh Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment Edinburgh Council 2022 climate-ready-edinburgh- plan-2024-2030 Energising Communities Moray Council 2019 file127790.pdf Feasibility study on Electric Vehicle & Renewable Energy Hubs - Mull Mull & Iona Commnunity Trust 2024 The AMAZE Project | Mull and Iona Community Trust Forest and Land Scotland Climate Change Plan Forest & Land Scotland 2021 Climate Change Plan Green Jobs in Scotland: An inclusive approach to definition, measurement and analysis Skills Development Scotland 2022 green-jobs-in-scotland- report_final-4.pdf Highland and Argyll Local Flood Risk Management Plan Highland Council 2022 https://www.highland.gov.uk/ download/downloads/id/2638 1/highland_and_argyll_lfrmp_ cycle_2_dec_2022.pdf Highland Council Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – Strategic Control Plan Highland Council 2020 https://www.highland.gov.uk/ download/downloads/id/2342 9/ev_infrastructure_vision.pdf Highland Council Net Zero Strategy Highland Council 2022 https://www.highland.gov.uk/ download/downloads/id/2743 8/net_zero_strategy.pdf Highlands & Islands Enterprise Strategy 2023-2028 Highlands & Islands Enterprise 2023 hie-strategy-2023-28-final- 031023.pdf Islay Natural Capital Baseline Survey Caledonian Climate Partners 2022 islay-natural-capital- baseline-survey-peatland- restoration-desktop-review- 6.pdf Just Transition A Fairer, Greener Scotland Scottish Government 2021 Just Transition: A Fairer, Greener Scotland Just Transition and Wild Places John Muir Trust 2022 JMT_JustTransition_B5_LO_v2 _original.pdf Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2021–22 MoD 2022 Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2021 to 2022 - GOV.UK Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach MoD 2021 Ministry of Defence Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach
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Page 36 of 39 Item Author Year URL Net Zero Nation Scotish Government 2021 Net Zero Nation Optimising carbon sequestration opportunities for community wealth building in Argyll and Bute Highlands & Islands Enterprise 2022 Carbon sequestration Argyll and Bute research | HIE Orkney Islands Council Carbon Management Programme 2016- 2026 Orkney Islands Council 2016 Carbon Management Plan 2016-2026 Perth and Kinross Climate Change Strategy Perth & Kinross Council 2021 Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Public Bodies Climate Change Duties Reporting Analysis Report 2022/23 Sustainable Scotland Network 2024 https://sustainablescotlandn etwork.org/uploads/store/me diaupload/2472/file/SSN- Analysis-Report-2022-23.pdf Public Sector Leadership on the Global Climate Emergency Scottish Government 2021 Public Sector Leadership on the Global Climate Emergency Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Argyll and Bute Council Argyll & Bute Council 2024 Argyll and Bute Council PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Argyll and Bute Integration Joint Board Argyll & Bute IJB 2024 Argyll and Bute IJB PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Argyll College UHI Argyll College UHI 2024 Argyll College UHI PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Crofting Commission Crofting Commission 2024 Crofting Commission PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Forestry and Land Scotland Forestry and Land Scotland 2024 Forestry and Land Scotland PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Highlands and Islands Enterprise Highlands and Islands Enterprise 2024 Highlands and Islands Enterprise PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 HITRANS HITRANS 2024 HITRANS PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Loch Lomond Trossachs National Park LL&T NP Authority 2024 Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Authority PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 NatureScot NatureScot 2024 NatureScot PBCCD 2023.xlsx
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Page 37 of 39 Item Author Year URL Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 NHS Highland NHS Highland 2024 NHS Highland PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Ambulance Service Scottish Ambulance Service 2024 Scottish Ambulance Service PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Enterprise Scottish Enterprise 2024 Scottish Enterprise PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Environmental Protection Agency SEPA 2024 SEPA PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service SFRS 2024 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Forestry Scottish Forestry 2024 Scottish Forestry PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Police Authority Scottish Police Authority 2024 The Scottish Police Authority PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Scottish Water Scottish Water 2023 Scottish Water PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 Skills Development Scotland Skills Development Scotland 2024 Skills Development Scotland PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 SportScotland SportScotland 2024 sportscotland PBCCD 2023.xlsx Public Sector Report on Compliance with Climate Change Duties 2023 VisitScotland VisitScotland 2024 VisitScotland PBCCD 2023.xlsx Renewable Energy Guide for Developers & Communities working with Scottish Water Scottish Water 2018 ScottishWaterCommunityRen ewableGuidanceUpdated120 22019.pdf Rural Attitudes to Climate Change Climate Outreach 2021 Rural attitudes to climate change - equipping UK rural councillors to engage with their communities - Climate Outreach Scotish Fire and Rescue Service Climate Change Response Plan 2045 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 2020 https://external-doc- library.s3.eu-west- 2.amazonaws.com/PROD/Cli
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Page 38 of 39 Item Author Year URL mateChangeResponsePlan20 45.pdf Scotish Fire and Rescue Service Energy and Climate Plan 2020- 2030 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 2020 EnergyCarbonStrategy2020- 2030.pdf Scotland’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation Scottish Government 2022 Delivering Economic Prosperity Scotland’s Third Land Use Strategy 2021-2026 Scottish Government 2021 scotlands-third-land-use- strategy-2021-2026-getting- best-land.pdf Scottish Ambulance Service Annual Climate Emergency and Sustainability Report 2022/23 Scottish Ambulance Service 2023 Microsoft Word - 2024-01-31 Item 09 PART 1 SAS 2022-23 Annual Health Board Climate and Sustainability Report.docx Scottish Biodiversity Strategy to 2045 Scottish Government 2023 https://www.gov.scot/publica tions/scottish-biodiversity- strategy-2045-tackling- nature-emergency-scotland- 2/documents/ Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme 2019-2024 Scottish Government 2019 Climate Ready Scotland: Second Scottish Climate Change Adaptation Programme 2019-2024 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Biodiversity Duty Report 2021- 2023 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 2024 https://external-doc- library.s3.eu-west- 2.amazonaws.com/PROD/Bio diversityDutyReport2021- 2023.pdf Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Carbon Management Plan 2020- 2025 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 2021 SFRSCarbonMgtPlan2020- 2025V1.0 Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Waste Management Strategy Scottish Fire and Rescue Service 2024 Microsoft Word - WasteMgtStrategy2022-2025 Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-29 Scottish Government 2024 Draft Scottish National Adaptation Plan (2024-2029) Scottish Water Adaptation Plan Scottish Water 2024 290224ScottishWaterAdaptat ionPlan.pdf Scottish Water Net Zero Emissions Routemap Scottish Water 2020 scottishwater.co.uk/- /media/ScottishWater/Docu ment-Hub/Key- Publications/Net-Zero- Routemap/130920ScottishW aterNetZeroRoutemap.pdf Shetland Islands Council Climate Change Strategy 2023-27 Shetland Islands Council 2023 SIC Climate Change Strategy 2023-2027 – Shetland Islands Council
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Page 39 of 39 Item Author Year URL Skills Development Scotland Climate Change Progress Report 2020-22 Skills Development Scotland 2023 climate-change-strategy- progress-report-2020-22.pdf Skills Development Scotland Climate Change Strategy 2020- 2030 Skills Development Scotland 2020 sds-climate-change-strategy- 2020-30.pdf Sportscotland Sport and Climate Change Framework and Self Assessment Sportscotland 2023 https://sportscotland.org.uk/ media/sogciexb/sportscotlan d-sport-and-climate-change- framework-updated-16-nov- 2023.docx Transport Scotland’s Approach to Climate Change Adaptation & Resilience Transport Scotland 2023 Transport Scotland’s Approach to Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience UHI Sustainability Strategy 2030 UHI 2023 sustainability-strategy- 2030.pdf UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) for Scotland Sniffer 2023 CCRA-Evidence-Report- Scotland-Summary-Final- 1.pdf Update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 – 2032 Scottish Government 2020 Update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 - 2032: Securing a Green Recovery on a Path to Net Zero Vision for Scottish Agriculture Scottish Government 2022 The Next Step In Delivering Our Vision For Scotland As a Leader In Sustainable And Regenerative Farming.