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Develop a framework to monitor progress on “Just Transition” work
Last updated 3 years ago
SNP Manifesto 2021, p.129We will develop a robust monitoring framework to sit alongside these sectoral plans [for a "Just Transition" to net zero] which will measure our progress towards a truly fair and just transition to net zero, based on wellbeing, sustainability and fair work principles…
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Status
This pledge has been fulfilled. The original Just Transition Commission convened in 2019 and submitted a report in early 2021. In September 2021, the Scottish Government announced that it had accepted all of the Commission’s recommendations, the most prominent of which was to develop a framework for Just Transition planning. Provisions for monitoring are included in the Just Transition Planning Framework, published as part of the administration’s response to the Commission.
“Making Just Transition a defining mission” (Scottish Government, 15th September 2021)
Just Transition – A Fairer, Greener Scotland: Scottish Government response (Scottish Government, 7th September 2021)
Other pledges
The SNP made several other pledges related to Just Transition. They committed to implementing the recommendations of the last Just Transition Commission and maintaining the Commission for the duration of the parliament. They also promised to develop sectoral Just Transition plans and appoint a Minister with responsibility for Just Transition.