Scotland's Just Transition: Priorities for the new Parliament
Our assessment of the key policy priorities for the new parliamentary term.
By Hanna Wheatley and Juan-Pedro Castro
24 June 2026
By Hanna Wheatley and Juan-Pedro Castro
24 June 2026
As Scotland enters a new parliamentary term, understanding the progress made so far on delivering a just transition is essential to identifying both the challenges that remain, and the opportunities that lie ahead. This briefing assesses recent progress across four key pillars of the transition:
- Climate and nature
- Poverty and inequality
- Labour market and the economy
- Funding the transition
The paper then outline 20 key policy priorities for the new Parliament to ensure Scotland delivers a just transition while maximising the associated economic benefits.