Motion · S5M-22363 · 5 Aug 2020
Earth Overshoot Day
The motion
That the Parliament notes that 22 August 2020 is Earth Overshoot Day, the day when humanity’s demand for ecological resources and services exceeds what Earth can regenerate in that period; recognises that over 80 countries marked Earth Overshoot Day last year; notes that this year sees a 9.3% reduction of humanity’s ecological footprint as a direct consequence of COVID-19-induced lockdowns around the world, but considers that this sudden shift is no long-term solution; recognises the campaign by SEPA, the California-based Global Footprint Network and the University of Glasgow, in partnership with The Herald, to highlight the business case for "a future by design, not disaster", and recognises the roles of a progressive, independent environment protection agency, progressive news media, climate organisations such as 2050 Climate Group and business leaders, including Dr Marie Macklin CBE and her Halo Kilmarnock urban regeneration project.
Supporters (16)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 5 Aug 2020
- Sarah Boyack 5 Aug 2020
- Neil Findlay 5 Aug 2020
- John Finnie 5 Aug 2020
- Maurice Golden 5 Aug 2020
- Iain Gray 5 Aug 2020
- Joan McAlpine 5 Aug 2020
- Mark Ruskell Scottish Green Party 5 Aug 2020
- Colin Smyth 5 Aug 2020
- Bill Kidd 6 Aug 2020
- John Mason 6 Aug 2020
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 6 Aug 2020
- Elaine Smith 8 Aug 2020
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 9 Aug 2020
- Alison Johnstone 10 Aug 2020
- Gil Paterson 12 Aug 2020
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.