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Supporting Scotland's transition - land use and agriculture: consultation

This consultation seeks views on a draft Land use and Agriculture Just Transition Plan. The Plan sets out how we are working towards achieving Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions in a fair and just way for people and communities working in or with our land-based industries.

Closed
This consultation closed 5 October 2025.

View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.

Consultation analysis


Assessing impact

Additional Questions

The final section of this consultation is dedicated to questions to improve our understanding and provide us with evidence to consider as we progress through our Island Communities, Child Rights and Wellbeing, Equalities and Fairer Scotland Duty assessments. We encourage anyone who has relevant information to contribute to this call for evidence.

Question 22

Are you aware of any ways in which the proposed outcomes and objectives need to take into account the different experiences, both positive and negative, current or future, of the following groups:

1. island communities

2. young people (children, pupils, and young adults up to the age of 26)

3. those with protected characteristics (age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation)

4. groups or areas at socio-economic disadvantage (such as income, low wealth or area deprivation)

  • Yes
  • No

If yes, please provide additional information.

Question 23

Are you aware of any potential costs and burdens that you think may arise as a result of the outcomes and objectives within this consultation?

  • Yes
  • No

If yes, please provide additional information.

Question 24

Are you involved in any organised groups, (for example a campaigning group, industry working group or public sector forum, which does not have to be climate-related), that considers how the land use and agriculture sectors are changing or could change in future?

  • Yes
  • No

If yes, how does the group consider and engage others on just transition issues?

Question 25

Can you tell us of actions you or your organisation are taking or plan to take that will contribute to achieving the short term objectives outlined in this draft plan?

  • Yes
  • No

Question 26

Please provide any further comments on the proposals set out in this consultation in the online platform.

Contact

Email: LAJTP@gov.scot

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