The Equalities and Human Rights Committee takes evidence from the Scottish Human Rights Commission
General questions is followed by our extensive coverage of first minister's questions, as ever
SNP MSP Bob Doris leads a debate focussing on the closure of Jobcentres in Glasgow
The Scottish government outlines a new target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 66% by 2032
The Scottish government leads a debate on the future funding of rural development
Image source, Getty ImagesClimate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham thanks Claudia Beamish for Labour's support.
On fracking she says this is not mentioned because Scotland is not doing it.
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Image source, bbcLabour MSP Claudia Beamish
Lacbour MSP Claudia Beamish welcomes the draft climate change plan.
Ms Beamish calls for robust funding for research and development across the sector.
She says there will have to be a massive step change by everyone in Scotland to meet the target.
The failure to mention fracking in the plan is a major failure, says Ms Beamish.
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says the uptake of woodland grants has started to increase and the government will drive this forward.
Ms Cunningham says the cost comes in at about 2% of GDP.
The climate change secretary says this does not take into account the huge benefits that will pay back into that.
Image source, bbcTory MSP Maurice Golden
Tory MSP Maurice Golden says climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our age.
Mr Golden says he welcomes the Paris climate change deal and the fact that Scotland has exceeded its targets.
The Tory MSP says his party are committed to sustainable transport.
He asks what is the expected overall cost of the plan.
Image source, bbcThe climate change secretary
The climate change secretary concludes saying the draft Climate Change Plan and the forthcoming draft Energy Strategy set out challenging but achievable goals which will boost Scotland’s productivity, and foster a vibrant climate for innovation, investment and high value jobs
Ms Cunningham say by 2030 we expect farmers on improved land to know the nutrient value of their soils and to be implementing good practice in nutrient management and application.
Quote MessageIn agriculture our ambition is for Scotland to be among the lowest carbon and most efficient food producers in the world.
Roseanna Cunningham, Climate Change Secretary
The climate change secretary says the transport sector will be significantly decarbonised by 2032 – with emissions dropping by a third compared to 2014.
Image source, ThinkstockShe says low emission cars and vans will be widespread, and low emission HGVs will be more common.
The minister says: "We are committed to freeing Scotland’s communities from harmful vehicle emissions."
Ms Cunningham says: "Today's draft plan sets out how we intend to reduce emissions by 66% by 2032 against the 1990 baseline."
"This reduction takes us into truly transformational territory."
Quote MessageOn energy efficiency, we have exceeded yet another target, achieving a 15.2 per cent cut in total energy consumption six years earlier than planned."
Roseanna Cunningham, Climate Change secretary
Ms Cunningham details the achievements in Scotland:
Tom Ballantine, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, external (SCCS), said: "The publication of the Climate Change Plan will make clear how serious the Scottish government really is about tackling the effects of climate change and creating a fairer, healthier country for us all.
"In order for Scotland to truly be a world leader, bold, ambitious policies are needed in areas such as housing, transport and renewable energy.
"SCCS are calling for a plan that delivers credible policies to ensure that commitments made, including those undertaken as part of the Paris climate change agreement, are met."
Image source, bbcStop Climate Chaos Scotland
A Scottish government spokesperson said: "Scotland is recognised as a world leader for its ambitious action on climate change.
"We exceeded our 2020 emissions reductions target of delivering 42% emissions reductions six years early and are committed to building on this progress."
Ms Cunningham says the UN Paris agreement came into force on 4 November last year.
She says it is fitting that Scotland, having contributed to people in the first place, is now leading the search for a solution.
The climate change secretary says: "Scotland has demonstrated to the world that deep cuts are achievable."
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says in 2009 the most ambitious climate change legislation was passed unanimously.
Ms Cunningham says in the last seven years much has changed, not least the climate.
The climate change secretary says 2016 was the warmest year on record.
She says those who did the least to cause climate change problems are affected the most.
Image source, ThnkstockA workplace parking levy has been introduced in Nottingham in a bid to help tackle climate change
Reduction targets are measured against a baseline set of figures from 1990.
Figures published last year - covering emissions from 2014 - showed a reduction of 45.8%.
The sectors responsible for the most emissions are energy, transport and agriculture.
Significant progress has been made in decarbonising the energy sector with the closure of Scotland's last coal-fired power station at Longannet.
But the climate change committee said "stronger policies" would be needed in the new Climate Change Plan and that "little progress" has been made in reducing emissions from transport and agriculture.
BBC Scotland has highlighted some policies which ministers have been urged to consider, including heat-pump district heating and a workplace parking levy.
Climate Change Secretary Roseanna Cunningham takes to her feet to give her statement on the draft Climate Change Plan.
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Image source, ThinkstockThe previous interim target of 42% was met six years early
The Scottish government will now set out plans to meet ambitious new targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Ministers committed last year to cut harmful CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050, with a new interim target of 50% by 2020.
The previous interim target of 42% was met in 2014 - six years early.
But the Committee on Climate Change said the decrease was largely down to a warmer than average winter reducing the demand for heating.
The independent committee monitors the government's progress on climate change targets.