Opportunities for influence and further work may include:
Scrutiny of Green New Deal commitments in budgets including the potential for frontloading of low carbon investment and conditionality of support;
Continuing to work with the Government - through the Joint Budget Review - on how climate change information is presented in the Scottish Budget and how budgets are aligned with Climate Change Plans;
Exploring innovative mechanisms for investment in low carbon and natural capital programmes including engaging with the newly established SNIB;
Building in consideration of the potential for environmental fiscal reform in relevant policy areas, such as the circular economy, and;
Considering how public bodies are funded, supported and governed to ensure they are best placed to support the delivery of a green recovery.