191206CNPABdPaper2 NetZeroWithNature

This document contains a proposal from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) on how to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045, in line with Scottish Government targets. The plan highlights the global climate emergency and the need for significant changes to reduce emissions and transform the economy. Four recommendations are proposed: identifying the climate emergency as a top priority; making it a central theme in the next National Park Partnership Plan; setting a realistic date to achieve zero direct emissions; and discussing net-zero strategies with young people. The document also details current and future work within the park, such as peatland restoration and woodland creation, to help meet these goals, while acknowledging the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. A conference is planned to discuss these issues further.