Taking local climate action
We know that tackling the climate emergency needs real leadership, ambition and action at a local level. This will require integrating climate adaptation and mitigation into all aspects of our life - not as an afterthought. Green Councillors will ensure that ambitious targets and plans are in place to become net-zero, and, crucially, that action is taken in a way that considers the needs of everyone.
Green impact
Since 2017, your Scottish Green councillors have:
- Spearheaded groundbreaking work on the climate and nature emergencies and secured Glasgow’s 2030 net zero carbon target.
- Created a Climate Emergency Fund to invest in renewable energy, green transport and restoring nature.
- Brought the landmark decision to stop investing the Council’s pension funds in fossil fuels.
- Led the development of Glasgow’s Plastic Reduction Plan.
- Increased funding for recycling from flats and tenements.