Monitoring a Just Transition to a net zero and climate resilient Scotland

Abstract

The report describes the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework for a just transition to a net zero and climate resilient Scotland. It draws on just transition policy developments to date, both in Scotland and internationally. It provides an overarching framework and practical recommendations for implementation for the Scottish Government. The framework presents four outcomes (communities and place; people and equity; jobs, skills and economic opportunities; environment and biodiversity) and 50 associated outcome indicators. A sub set of summary indicators provide a high-level overview of progress that can be more easily communicated. A distinct approach is described for monitoring geographical sites of transition, or “hotspots”. Stakeholder engagement is identified as fundamental for monitoring and evaluation in this area and there is an assessment of current data gaps and limitations with the framework, as presented and recommendations for areas of future work.