Climate change

This document contains an engagement draft from August 2025, pertaining to climate change, specifically for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It outlines the requirements of the Town and Country Planning (Scotland) Act 1997, regarding climate change, and includes links to various pieces of evidence such as the Paris Agreement, UN Sustainable Development Goals, National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000, Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, and more. The document details the Scottish Government's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045, focusing on mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability, as well as the National Performance Framework's outcomes related to climate. Additionally, it highlights the Environment Strategy for Scotland's vision and outcomes, emphasizing the importance of protecting and restoring nature while addressing climate change. Also, the document contains specific community action plans, local council climate strategies, wildfire risks, and more. The goal is to ensure the Cairngorms National Park can act as an exemplar in achieving net zero, while developing nature-based solutions.