6. Plaid Cymru Debate: The energy sector and the climate and nature emergencies

Part of the debate – in the Senedd on 13 October 2021.

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(Translated)

Amendment 2—Lesley Griffiths

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Confirms its commitment to the principles enshrined in the Silesia Declaration to support workers through a just transition to net zero.

Calls on the Welsh Government to:

a) play its part in enabling the transformation of our energy system to retain economic and social benefits from renewable energy generation in Welsh communities.

b) increase energy generation capacity owned by public bodies and community groups.

c) support Welsh ports to ensure they are able to invest to maximise local benefits from the development of marine energy generation.

d) protect marine biodiversity whilst facilitating the deployment of marine energy technology, including through providing guidance for understanding the most suitable locations.

Calls on global leaders to use the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties to commit to ending the use of coal in energy generation.