Changes are required to enable the Scottish Government to deliver its climate change objectives.
"Fundamental to the recommendations is a focus on the processes, governance, and policymaking environment that will not just support short-term improvements, but also provide the necessary foundations to support government progress to the 2045 climate change targets and beyond.
This project has been commissioned by ClimateXChange, on behalf of the Scottish Government. The Scottish Government acknowledges that the current process of carbon assessment, while analytically sound, has more limited impact and value in either allowing meaningful scrutiny of the Budget or in supporting the alignment of spending choices with climate ambitions.
The Scottish Government has agreed to undertake a Joint Budget Review of the process with Scottish Parliament, and this research project contributes to the Review. Our research was extensive and engaged with over ninety people across the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament, agencies, governments across the UK and internationally, and those in the wider policy making and climate change community."