The Scottish Government has just published proposals for the most progressive climate change legislation in the world – the Scottish Climate Change Bill. If the proposals are passed, they could commit Scotland to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050 – the target that all developed countries should make if we are to avoid the worst effects of climate change.

Climate change is the biggest threat to nature and humanity in the 21st century. Today we are starting to see its impacts around the globe - be it melting glaciers, rising sea levels, stronger storms, higher floods, less snow in the north and more drought in the south.

Before it came into power in May 2007, The Scottish National Party (which makes up the minority Government in Scotland) proposed that the Climate Change Bill should have annual emission reduction targets of 3%. Annual targets are essential to provide the urgency needed to start making cuts immediately – we must ensure that the Bill includes these targets.

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25/04/2008 Polar bear takes people's pleas for strong climate bill to the Scottish Government Thousands of messages calling for Scotland to lead the way on climate change were presented to the Scottish Government on 23 April by a polar bear and a WWF volunteer to mark the final day of the consultation on a Climate Change Bill for Scotland. In total, an incredible 20,000 public responses backing a strong bill were handed over, making it one of the largest-ever responses to a Scottish Government consultation. This shows the strength of support from the public for meaningful action to tackle climate change. This Climate Change Bill may be the most important piece of legislation many Scots will see in their lifetimes. Scotland is already leading with a pledge to reduce climate emissions by 80% by 2050. WWF wants to see this commitment to cut emissions by 80% enshrined in legislation along with measures that will put us on a steady path to achieving this. Alongside putting annual emission reduction targets of at least 3% in statute the bill should include emissions from aviation and shipping. These measures will make Scotland a true international leader in tackling climate change and will help safe-guard the futures of millions of people and species around the world. Thank you to everyone who took part in this action! We really are making a difference.

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