Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: delivery plan

A plan setting out timelines, milestones and responsible organisations for delivering the actions in Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: towards a better place for everyone.


Integrated Policy

Priority Actions Delivery Organisation (Lead) Delivery Organisation(s) (Support) Short Term Medium Term Long Term
Climate Change Scottish Government will ensure that actions in the Scottish Government's Climate Change Plan deliver co-benefits for air quality. Scottish Government (DCC) N/A    
Climate Change Scottish Government with support from SEPA will ensure that all actions taken by the Scottish Government to address air quality maximise the potential for co-benefits with climate change mitigation and adaptation. The 50 recommendations for maximising co-benefits set out in the CAFS Governance Group climate change report will be used to guide this process. We will work with local authorities to ensure that a similar approach is taken at local level. Scottish Government (EQCE) SEPA    
Nitrogen Balance Sheet for Scotland Scottish Government with support from SEPA will ensure that the Scottish National Nitrogen Balance Sheet reflects the contributions to air pollution from all sectors of the economy. Also, ensure that the new evidence base from the Balance Sheet is used to inform future policy making around air quality and its alignment with other strategic frameworks. Once established the Balance Sheet will be reviewed on a regular basis Scottish Government (DCC & EQCE & others) SEPA    
Noise SEPA will work with local authorities to ensure that noise action plans are closely aligned with air quality action plans to deliver co-benefits. Guidance will be produced to facilitate this. SEPA Local Authorities    

Contact

Email: andrew.taylor2@gov.scot

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