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Holyrood to canvas public opinion on the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan
What do you think of the proposals laid out in the Scottish Government’s draft Climate Change Plan? Do they go far enough? Are they detailed enough? What more can be done to help ensure Scotland reaches its net zero targets?
The Scottish Parliament is keen to hear the views of individuals, community groups and organisations on the draft Plan for 2026-2040, by Sunday 25 January 2026.
The Plan sets out how the Scottish Government intends to meet emission reduction targets across all portfolio areas and sectors of the economy, as Scotland looks to be ‘net zero’ in carbon emissions by 2045.
Holyrood’s Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee will lead the cross-parliamentary scrutiny. Edward Mountain MSP, Convener of the Committee said;
“Climate change affects us all, so it’s crucial that the voices of the people of Scotland are heard on this pivotal local, national and global issue.
“The Scottish Parliament is now scrutinising the Plan, and this is your chance to get involved to tell us what you think should be done to improve it.
“Do the proposals make clear the changes we all need to make in our lives to help Scotland reach its net zero targets? Is the approach being taken transparent, so that we can see where progress is being made? Is there enough detail?
“Only credible and transparent policies, with public buy-in, will drive the emissions reductions needed to secure Scotland’s success.”
Parliamentary committees will focus on areas such as buildings (residential and public); transport; waste; energy supply; business and industrial processes; agriculture; land use & land use change; forestry; nature & biodiversity, and marine.
Committees are now set to engage in formal evidence sessions, community outreach and visits, before reporting on their findings by 5 March 2026.
Thereafter, the Scottish Government has committed to publishing its final Climate Change Plan in advance of the dissolution of Parliament for the 2026 election.
You can access the ‘Your Priorities’ survey here.
Further information about the Scottish Parliament’s scrutiny of the Climate Change Plan can be found here.
The Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) has today published a SPICe Hub on the Plan including a Climate Change Plan blog.
In 2024, the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee invited a ‘People’s Panel’ (25 people randomly selected from the breadth of Scotland’s demographic) to discuss with us how they felt the Scottish Government was doing in the development of policy to meet the nation’s net zero ambitions.
This consultation uses the four themes identified by the People’s Panel, to find out how the people of Scotland feel about the proposals set out in the draft Plan.
The themes are;
Participatory and community-led solutions
Transparency and accountability in climate action
Accessible, relatable climate policy for everyone
Support for households to reach net-zero
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee also held a call for views over the summer recess asking members of the public, experts, and stakeholders what they thought should be included in the plan. Responses received and summaries, broken down by subject, can be accessed here.
The Scottish Government is also running a consultation on its Plan. Members of the public can choose which consultation they respond to, or both. Responses to the Scottish Parliament Call for Views will support MSPs scrutiny during the 120 days allocated to parliamentary committees.
The Plan was laid in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 6 November 0225. This is the first time the Parliament has considered a full Plan in draft since 2018.
