Question reference: S6W-24706
- Asked by: Rhoda Grant, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 22 January 2024
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Current status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 30 January 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what risk assessments have been undertaken by, or with the involvement of, any of its agencies regarding projects seeking to utilise private investment in nature, woodland creation and peatland restoration, and whether it will publish any such assessments.
Answer
Risk assessments are a routine part of projects approved under the two established mechanisms for utilising private investment in nature in Scotland - the Woodland Carbon Code and the Peatland Code. We expect Agencies to adhere to the risk assessment process for the two Codes and also the principles set out in the Scottish Public Finance Manual. Scottish Government does not hold this information.