Scrutinising systemic and cross cutting issues
Members have recognised the value of working with other Committees in achieving effective scrutiny of complex issues – examples of this include the work of the Committee in relation to: the environmental impacts of salmon farming; the Climate Change Plan; assessing the carbon impacts of the Budget, and; a green recovery from Covid-19. The Committee has also sought to engage constructively with the Scottish Government - examples of this include: the Climate Change (Scotland) Bill and Climate Change Plan; establishing a joint Scottish Parliament/Scottish Government working group on climate change and the Budget, and; early and continuing engagement on EU exit and the implications for environmental governance.