Craigmount High School's five pledges for a greener future

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That this House congratulates Craigmount High School in Edinburgh in committing to five pledges for a greener future, covering respect and environment, transport, energy and resources, food and water and influence change; recognises the Government’s responsibility in chairing COP26 to bring about international cooperation to influence countries around the world to legislate for net zero and achieve it as soon as possible; acknowledges that reducing damage to the environment benefits from commitments in all areas of our society; notes the work that schools in the UK are undertaking in raising climate awareness; and calls on the Government to mirror the ambition of young people across the country in implementing stronger climate commitments and pushing for greater ambition throughout the world.