Motion · S6M-14552 · 18 Sep 2024
Celebrating Scotland Being Chosen to Host IUCN Peatland Programme Conference
The motion
That the Parliament welcomes Scotland being chosen once again to host the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Peatland Programme Conference, which is being held at Cairngorms National Park from 17 to 19 September 2024; acknowledges that this is the largest UK gathering of peatland experts; understands that peatland covers 20% of Scotland’s land area and is considered a key player in tackling climate change; further understands that areas of Scottish peatland are degraded, and hopes that this conference renews efforts towards peatland restoration.
Supporters (19)
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2025
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Alexander Burnett Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5 Sep 2025
- Foysol Choudhury 5 Sep 2025
- Sharon Dowey 5 Sep 2025
- Pam Duncan-Glancy 5 Sep 2025
- Annabelle Ewing 5 Sep 2025
- Patrick Harvie Scottish Green Party 5 Sep 2025
- Bill Kidd 5 Sep 2025
- Fulton MacGregor Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Ruth Maguire 5 Sep 2025
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 5 Sep 2025
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 5 Sep 2025
- Carol Mochan Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Paul O'Kane 5 Sep 2025
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2025
- Sue Webber 5 Sep 2025
- Tess White 5 Sep 2025
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.