Meeting description: We met with the Member to discuss the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Cross Party Group (CPG) as she was interested in becoming an Office Bearer of this CPG. Scottish Renewables formed part of the Secretariat of this CPG in the previous parliamentary session and have an interest in the successor CPG to be formed in this new parliamentary session. We also discussed the economic and environmental priorities for this session of parliament from our recent publication 'A Brighter Future: Priorities For The Next Scottish Government - Manifesto For The 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections'. These were: Environment The establishment of a net-zero Energy Commission; the opening of an office of the Climate Change Committee in Scotland; introduction of a low-carbon assessment to the planning process that is underpinned by net-zero targets. Economy That the next Scottish Government works with our sector to develop a Renewable energy Economic Plan to aid a green recovery and help Scotland lead the world in renewable energy; utilise its trade and investment powers to promote Scotland's renewable energy skills and technologies to nations seeking a green economic recovery; facilitate a just for Scotland's oil and gas sector and supporting businesses and remain committed to delivering the Green Jobs Fund and National Transition Training Fund developing the skills and expertise needed to achieve net-zero; and establish a Renewable Energy Skills Centre of Excellence to ensure that training and professional development remains relevant to the new innovation and emerging technologies needed to power Scotland's net-zero journey. This document can be found at: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/assets/000/001/233/A_brighter_future_-_Priorities_for_the_next_Scottish_Government_original.pdf?1604318397
Topic label: Climate