The Scottish Government has identified six islands that will be supported to become carbon neutral by 2040.
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… Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra and Yell…
Scottish Construction Now writes:
Selected in collaboration with local authorities and island representatives, the islands included as part of the Carbon Neutral Islands project are – Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra and Yell.
A report on the project will be published over the summer and plans will be developed for individual islands in collaboration with key partners and the communities involved.
The project will also align with the Scotland-wide net zero work and contribute to the Scottish Government’s 2045 net zero commitment….
Mairi Gougeon, rural affairs and islands secretary, said: ‘Scotland is at the forefront of climate change mitigation and adaptation at the global level, and I’ve always believed that our islands will contribute significantly to the country’s net zero commitment.
I was pleased to announce at COP26 that we are taking this ambition further than the original commitment, now aiming to support six islands in their journey towards carbon neutrality by 2040.’
