Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch is delighted to announce his recent appointment to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee.

Mr Thompson stated in reference to a recent UN report Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability: “It is clear from the report, that the effects of climate change on the planet are already occurring in all continents, across the oceans and for the most part, we are unprepared for the risks of such change.  As a responsible nation we must take this report seriously because there are implications on food supply, the impact of extreme weather events that could lead to death for those vulnerable in our global society and the severe, possibly irreversible impacts on other species due to ever increasing temperatures.  Adaptation will play a key role in decreasing these risks and it is why I am pleased I will be part of a committee of individuals who recognise the need to take the necessary action to address the very serious threat to our planet that is inherent in climate change.

Commenting on his new appointment with regards local issues, Mr Thompson said: “The Committee's work not only focuses on climate change but on agriculture, fisheries, rural development, wildlife crime, deer management and land reform – all of which are areas of concern that currently impact on the Highlands.  The Committee’s tasks have particular resonance in my constituency.  For example, agreed in its work programme will be to take evidence on the implementation of the newly reformed CAP in Scotland, and as such, I am pleased that I have an opportunity to assist in overseeing this important process."

Notes:

Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee:

http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/29876.aspx

Link to UN report on Climate Change:

http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/report/final-drafts/

The Scottish Government’s implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy and Scotland Rural Development Programme runs from 2014-20.