Just & Green Recovery
Let's build back better from the pandemic
As we recover from the devastating impacts of coronavirus, we have a chance to transform our society for the better.
We must reprogramme our economy so that it works for people and the planet.
We must build back better to a fairer, greener Scotland that focuses on our collective wellbeing, with strong public services and a decent income for all.
The inequality exposed by coronavirus and the rapid pace of climate breakdown make clear that we can’t go back to the mistakes of the past that got us into this mess.
We can choose a better future
The choices politicians make now in this period of recovery plan will shape Scotland for decades to come.
The pandemic exposed a system that was already failing so many people in society.
As the cost of living continues to rise, help is needed more than ever.
We can’t write a blank cheque to big polluters or restart parts of the economy that only worked for the wealthy.
A recovery plan that prioritises people and planet
We must take this chance to build a fairer, greener Scotland through the recovery.
By doing our fair share of climate action and ensuring a Just Transition for workers, we can create good, green jobs across the country.
We can build a more engaged society where everyone has a say in the decisions that affect them.
How do we win a recovery we need
Here are 5 key steps to ensuring that we can build back better
Read MoreWhat we have done
- Over 80 organisations in Scotland came together to call for a Just and Green Recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
- We wrote to the First laying out our steps for a Green Recovery.
- We ran training sessions to skill people up to campaign on the issues that matter to them
- We put pressure on politicians to deliver the transformative change our society needs.
Decision makers must be focused on rebuilding from the pandemic as well as delivering the transformative action needed to achieve Scotland’s 2030 climate commitments. Achieving this requires nothing short of reprogramming the economy so that it improves people’s lives and creates green jobs, while driving down emissions.
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Just and Green Recovery Scotland
Scotland's campaign for a recovery plan that puts people and planet first
Over 80 organisations in Scotland have come together to call for a Just and Green Recovery from the impacts of this pandemic.
We can’t go back to the ‘normal’ that was failing so many people in society and driving us deeper into climate crisis, but go forward to a fairer, greener future for everyone.
Find out morePutting climate at the heart of recovery plans
Climate action and green jobs can help deliver a Just & Green Recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic unfolded against a backdrop of climate breakdown, and has already cost tens of thousands of people their jobs in Scotland.
A programme of green job creation and climate action can create thousands of good jobs across the country while setting us on the right path to meet our climate targets and deliver a Just Transition away from fossil fuels.
Read our planEmail the First Minister
Decisions being made by the Scottish Government now will shape our lives for years to come.
It is up to all of us to send a message about the future we want and ensure a just, green recovery.
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We must take this chance to build a fairer, greener Scotland – one where people and planet are finally put before profit.
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