Chamber and committees

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Amendment 1

Submitted by: Sanne Dijkstra-Downie, Edinburgh Northern, Scottish Liberal Democrats
Date lodged: Monday, 22 June 2026
Motion type: Amendment
Motion reference: S7M-00434.1
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, 23 June 2026

As an amendment to motion S7M-00434 in the name of Gillian Martin (Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change), insert at end "; believes that the Parliament has a responsibility to ensure that Scotland plays its part in tackling climate issues, while challenging anti-climate change rhetoric which hinders progress; notes with concern that, despite ambitious targets, Scotland missed its annual emission reduction goals in eight of the last 12 years, leading to the abandonment of the 2030 interim target; calls on the Scottish Government to ensure that the new carbon budget framework is underpinned by credible, costed and deliverable policies across all sectors; notes that, while the Scottish Government published its Climate Change Plan earlier in 2026, further work is required to decarbonise homes, transport, agriculture and industry; recognises the importance of a diverse, secure and low-carbon energy mix; supports an evidence-led approach to the deployment of all low-carbon technologies; calls on the Scottish Government to engage constructively with the UK Government on Scotland's energy future, and affirms that bold political leadership, transparency and accountability are essential if Scotland is to restore credibility and meet its 2045 net zero commitment."

Related motion

Motion ref. S7M-00434

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change

Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party, Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Result 92 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote Agreed

Amendments

Motion ref. S7M-00434.2

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Amendment 2: Amendment

Submitted by: Claire Baker, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Labour, Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Motion ref. S7M-00434.3

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Amendment 3: Amendment

Submitted by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party, Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Motion ref. S7M-00434.4

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Amendment 4: Amendment

Submitted by: Duncan Massey, North East Scotland, Reform UK , Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Motion ref. S7M-00434.5

Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change: Amendment 5: Amendment

Submitted by: Finlay Carson, Galloway and West Dumfries, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date lodged: Monday, June 22, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, June 23, 2026