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REVIEW OF THE SCOTTISH CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMME: A CONSULTATION
CONCLUSION
127. In this consultation paper we have sought to provide a broad overview of action the Executive has taken to date to tackle climate change in Scotland. The launch of this public consultation marks the beginning of the review of the Scottish Climate Change Programme.
128. We have attempted to keep the consultation document open and non-prescriptive in its outlook to ensure a wide-ranging debate on how the Executive should reinforce its response to climate change.
129. As part of this consultation exercise, we would, in particular, welcome views on the lessons that have been learnt since we published the Scottish Programme and, in particular, how existing measures are working, how they might be improved, and whether any of them should be dropped. We would also welcome ideas and suggestions for new policies and measures that will ensure we continue to fulfil our climate change obligations and assist the UK in meeting its longer-term CO 2 reduction goals.
130. A key issues for consideration during this review is whether a Scottish greenhouse gas emissions target is a practicable proposition. We have attempted to set out the complexities associated with the introduction of a Scottish target to allow consultees to come to an informed decision on the issue. We would welcome views on whether a Scottish target is practicable; on what type of target - if any - would be most appropriate and at what level it should be set; and on whether a target is necessary or whether there is an alternative approach that would prove more effective in encouraging emissions reductions in Scotland.
131. In addition to mitigation action, this consultation paper set out the action we are taking to adapt to the impacts of climate change. We would welcome views on what further evidence of the impacts is needed to enable effective adaptation at all levels.
132. We look forward to receiving your responses, which will help us to determine whether there is scope for strengthening existing measures or for introducing new ones to ensure that the Executive delivers a robust revised Scottish Programme in the first half of 2005.
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