Share your views on Scotland’s Climate Change Plan

The Scottish Government is asking for views on its draft Scotland’s Climate Change Plan by  Thursday 29th January. Here is information on how you can have your say.

Why we need a Climate Change Plan

The climate emergency threatens Scotland’s nature, health, economy and way of life. This plan is the Scottish Government’s roadmap to protect people and environment – fairly, wisely, and in time.

The Climate Change Plan 2026-2040 will shape climate action in Scotland up to 2040, influencing how national climate change policies are delivered for the next 14 years.

Your views matter – community responses help decision-makers understand whether national plans will work locally. By sharing practical insight on delivery, communities can influence a Climate Change Plan that is ambitious, achievable, and fair.

How to share your views

Respond to the consultation

You can respond to the Scottish Government consultation before Thursday 29th January.

You can answer as few or as many questions as you like, you don’t need to be a technical expert. What is valuable is for you to share your experiences and what climate action would benefit your household and community.

Write an email

You can send an email in response to the Scottish Government consultation and to your MSP before Thursday 29th January.  Sending an email allows you to write what you care about without being constrained by the consultation questions and to make your MSP aware of your concerns.

If you want to send an email this is how to do it:

1. Write an email to climatechangeplan@gov.scot that explains clearly:

• Why you are concerned about climate change.
• If you are part of climate action happening in your community, explain what you are doing and how the government could support this.
• What sort of action needs to be in the Climate Change Plan to make a real difference to the climate, your life, your local community, and to people around the world. For example, action to help make your home warmer and bills lower, public transport easier to use, or access to local, healthy food.
• Don’t worry if you have not been able to read the draft Climate Change Plan – it’s just important that you share your views on climate action.

2. Make sure you complete a Respondent Information Form and attach it to the email. This will ensure your views are taken into account.

3. You could include your MSPs in the email so they are aware of the climate action you want to see. You can find their email addresses by sharing your postcode on the Scottish Parliament website.

Further links and resources

Scottish Government: Information on the consultation.

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society has published comprehensive resources to help facilitate discussions about the Climate Change Plan. This includes sector summaries and handouts covering key aspects of the draft plan.

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland’s blog post: Can Scotland’s proposed new climate plan do what it says on the tin?