Visit your MSP about the Scottish Climate Change Bill

To make sure that the Scottish Climate Change Bill is strengthened and becomes a genuinely world leading piece of legislation, all MSPs must support a strong Bill.

• Posted on Dec 18, 2008

On Thursday 4th December the Scottish Climate Change Bill was introduced to Parliament. Thanks to the 21,000 people from around the world who responded to the consultation, the Bill sets strong measures to reduce Scotland's greenhouse gases. However, there is still plenty of room for improvement before it becomes an Act at the end of 2009.

To make sure that the Scottish Climate Change Bill is strengthened and becomes a genuinely world leading piece of legislation, all MSPs must support a strong Bill. One of the most effective ways to influence your MSP is to meet them face to face and raise your concerns.

Make it your New Year’s Resolution to visit your MSP – and go as soon as you can – the earlier you go, the more influence you have.

To help inform your visit:

1. Download a free briefing pack – these will be available from http://www.stopclimatechaos.org/scotland from early January.

2. Attend one of the free meetings being organised by Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (the coalition of organisations campaigning on climate change) to give you background information about the Bill and how to prepare for your meeting. They are free and informal and no previous experience is required.

Thursday 15 January, 6.30 – 9pm - Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh
Contact WDM: office@wdmscotland.org.uk or 0131 243 2730

Friday 16 January, 7 – 9pm - Eden Court, Inverness
Contact Lexi Barnett: abarnett@sciaf.org.uk or 0141 354 5555

Thursday 22 January, 6.30 – 9pm - Greenpark Community Centre, Falkirk
Contact Julie Stoneman: campaigns@wwfscotland.org.uk or 01350 728200

Tuesday 27 January, 6 - 8pm - Hillhead Library, Glasgow
Contact Juliet Swann: Juliet.Swann@rspb.org.uk or 0131 311 6500

Wednesday 28 January, 7 - 9pm - Aberdeen Arts Centre
Contact Diane Green: DGreen@christian-aid.org or 0141 241 6130

For more information and to book your place simply contact the relevant organisation. Don’t worry if you don’t hear from us over Christmas – we’ll confirm your place in the first week back in January.

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