Nicola Sturgeon will outline Scotland's commitment to reducing harmful emissions and tackling climate change as she visits Iceland on Friday.

The First Minister is attending the annual Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik alongside 2000 delegates from 50 countries with an interest in the development and protection of the Arctic.

Ms Sturgeon was invited to speak at the assembly by former President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson following the 2015 Paris Climate Change talks.

In her speech, the First Minister is expected to outline the steps Scotland is taking to cut emissions and reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.

She will also announce a £1m fund to support developing countries in their efforts to tackle climate change.

Ms Sturgeon is expected to say: "We know the most damaging effects of climate change are in developing nations and fall disproportionately on the very young, the very old and the very poor.

"Following the Paris Agreement on climate change, countries can't just stand back and wait - we all have to deliver. This funding will help developing countries better measure and track climate change, leading to a greater global understanding of how effective we are in limiting its effects.

"We'll continue to do everything we can to remain an open, outward looking country that works to strengthen our partnerships around the world."

It comes after the Scottish Government announced that underground coal gasification would be banned for its harmful effects on the natural environment.

The assembly will also see the unveiling of a memorandum of understanding between the Scottish and Icelandic tourism bodies.

VisitScotland and the Icelandic Tourist Board will share information and best practice on areas such as quality development, information provision and sustainability.

Ms Sturgeon said: "Scotland and Iceland are world-renowned tourist destinations and we share a common interest in developing a sustainable tourism sector that continues to excite and attract visitors."