Meeting description: To raise the concerns of Quakers in Scotland ahead of the 2021 elections. To discuss the four key asks in our manifesto: that political parties demonstrate they plan urgent action to tackle the climate emergency; prioritise improving the circumstances of the poor and vulnerable; incentivise agroecological farming sustainable land use and the circular economy; and acknowledge Scotland's obligation to support and fund poorer nations in slowing and adapting to climate change. We also discussed the issue of militarism in schools; the Climate Change Plan update and COP27.
Topic label: Climate