210312_CNPABd Paper 3 COP26

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) board members about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, and to gain approval for net zero targets. The Park Authority is working with other National Park Authorities to have a presence at COP26. The document asks the board to approve a commitment for the Park Authority to achieve net zero emissions by 2025, zero direct emissions by 2030, and for the Cairngorms National Park to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. The Park Authority plans to work on a carbon baseline and budget, and will develop clear metrics to track carbon reduction progress in line with other National Parks in the UK.