Niall Kerr @nialljk
Senior Researcher climate policy @SPICe_Research in the @ScotParl Edinburgh Joined November 2021-
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A cross-committee call for views to support @ScotParl's forthcoming scrutiny of the draft Climate Change Plan has launched. News release👉ow.ly/MYBt50WhjzF Share your views by 19 September👉 ow.ly/gNcn50WhjAq Here's @1edmountain, @SP_NetZero's Convener with more👇
The second blog in the series looks in detail at how emission reduction policy is set in different sectors. Thanks to Professor Colin Reid Emeritus Professor @dundeeuni for writing both blogs. spice-spotlight.scot/2025/06/23/the…
Climate policy in Scotland entails a complex mix of devolved and reserved responsibilities. Our two guest blogs explain the mix of responsibility. The first blog sets out the overall framework of devolution, international obligations and local government ow.ly/hYBq50WfV9G
Our new SPICe blog explores some of the key outcomes from the recent COP29 climate change negotiations and reflects on how some of the developments connect to the Scottish context. You can read about it here: ow.ly/cxPZ50UiZLs
Yesterday, Acting Cab Sec @GillianMSP discussed likely timescales of publishing a draft Climate Change Plan. “It is my ambition to have a Climate Change Plan, in draft, out before the summer recess.” 👇 Playing catch up? 👉ow.ly/KcU050TpTLw
Rules for the design and use of electric bikes are complex. Our latest blog sets out: 🚲what counts as an electric bike 🚲 who is responsible for enforcing compliance with the rules 🚲 potential future changes to the law governing electric bikes. ow.ly/LZvR50SBxBm
Great 4.5 days a week opportunity working on rural affairs, agriculture and land use issues - at the heart of Scotland's democracy @ScotParl - advert only open until Sunday, check it out - careers.parliament.scot/vacancies/677/…
❗We want to hear from you❗ The @scotgov is expected to introduce legislation to reset Scotland’s approach to setting emission reduction targets. Now we want to know what you think of these proposed changes. Have your say 👉 ow.ly/6PRl50SzqC3
Our latest blog looks at how the work of the Scottish Parliament’s @SP_Economy Committee is central to the delivery of climate change targets and policy: ow.ly/Oja250SyPQI
Interested in working with us in SPICe? We are currently recruiting for a temporary senior researcher covering rural affairs and agriculture. The deadline for applications is Sunday 14 July. Check out all the details below 👇ow.ly/ciTY50SsMRx
Our latest briefing is on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. It discusses: 🟣community engagement and right to buy 🟣the lotting of large land holdings 🟣the establishment of a commissioner 🟣agricultural tenancies 🟣small landholdings Read it here 👇 ow.ly/QGVT50S9Mqc
New SPICe blog on the First Minister's Priorities for Scotland spice-spotlight.scot/2024/05/23/the…
A quick “first glance” blog !!!
A quick “first glance” blog !!!
Tomorrow, we hear from @AuditorGenScot in the 1st of 2 sessions looking at whether @scotgov has the robust governance structures it needs to tackle climate change. We also consider several legislative items. Agenda 👉ow.ly/ZXYa50QOxFy 9.15am 👉ow.ly/ChHz50QOxFz
(1/2) We have two new blogs on heat decarbonisation. The first is on the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals for a Heat in Buildings Bill. Our blog sets out the most important aspects of the proposals. spice-spotlight.scot/2024/02/26/dec… #HeatDecarbonisation #EnergyPolicy
Following the Scottish Government's decision not to progress its proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas, our latest blog explores potential ways forward for marine conservation in Scotland. spice-spotlight.scot/2024/02/19/cau…
In the climate emergency, the role of parliaments has never been more important. Our latest blog provides information on the outcome of the #COP28 meeting in Dubai, the implications for Scotland and how the Scottish Parliament was involved. ow.ly/S5Mf50QkYbz
At the beginning of Session 6, SPICe published a briefing setting out what researchers thought would be the key issues the Parliament would consider between 2021 and 2026. At the half-way point in the Session, we have just published an update. digitalpublications.parliament.scot/ResearchBriefi…
Good morning, ICYMI The @SP_RuralAffairs will start to consider the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill this week. Read our new briefing to find out what’s in the bill 👇 ow.ly/wBOl50QbraA
New SPICe blog explaining the New Build Heat Standard in Scotland, and how new buildings consented from 2024 cannot use fossil fuel heating systems. spice-spotlight.scot/2023/10/11/the…
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