The Scottish Government has become a full member of The Climate Group, one of the world's most influential organisations focused on developing and sharing expertise on developing a low carbon economy.
Stewart Stevenson, Climate Change Minister, made the announcement in Barcelona while attending United Nations climate change negotiations as part of preparations for the world climate change talks in Copenhagen in December.
Speaking at a conference event organised by The Climate Group and the Government of Catalonia, Mr Stevenson said:
"Given Scotland's world-leading framework for tackling climate change, we have no hesitation in signing up to The Climate Group's Statement of Principles.
"The Scottish Government recognises the urgency of addressing climate change and is an active partner in the common desire to identify solutions, work towards adaptation and create a sustainable future. This is why we introduced our world-leading Climate Change Act this year, making clear our intention to work to reduce carbon pollution by 42 per cent by 2020. Today's signing is a continuation of that commitment."
By becoming a full member of The Climate Group, the Scottish Government has joined business organisations such as Marks and Spencer and Scottish Power, as well as administrations such as the State of California and the City of New York in signing up to The Climate Group's principles setting out its vision of the way forward in tackling climate change. All signatories pledge to take further and sustained action on climate change.
(CD/BMcC)
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