THE Scottish Climate Action Secretary is heading to New York as part of a global climate change summit.
Gillian Martin, SNP MSP for Aberdeenshire East, is set to undertake a “series of engagements” as global leaders and business executives descend on the city for Climate Week NYC.
Martin, the president of Regions4 – an organisation which links regional governments with the UN to drive action on climate, biodiversity and sustainable development – will meet with member representatives to help strengthen the role of devolved, state and regional governments in international climate discussions.
“No community is safe from the impacts of climate change, but the burden isn’t shared equally – with the poorest and most vulnerable suffering the most”, Martin said.
“Climate Week NYC gives Scotland the chance to shape the global conversation on climate finance and climate justice.”
Martin is also European co-chair of the Under2 Coalition, a group of over 270 states, regions and subnational governments which are aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
The trip has been touted as an opportunity to “share knowledge and experience on emissions reductions and the need for a just transition with others”, as well as action to create climate reliance and ensure lasting changes in Scotland.
“As President of Regions4 and European co-chair of the Under2 Coalition, Scotland is pushing for more ambitious climate action – and we’re making sure that the voices of the Global South, especially women and young people, are heard loud and clear”, the MSP added.
“I look forward to the opportunity to further build the influence of devolved, states and regional governments within the international climate debate with a strong focus on capacity building.”
During the event, the Scottish Government is also set to co-host a livestreamed launch of a case study on the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service, in collaboration with ICLEI and Climate View.
