The Scottish Government's plans to tackle global warming fall "far short of the level needed", according to campaigners.

Nicola Sturgeon announced in June her government would develop proposals for a new climate change bill in response to the goals of the Paris agreement.

The Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) campaign is now calling on MSPs to deliver a more ambitious bill positioning Scotland as a world leader in tackling climate change.

Such a bill, they say, would create jobs, improve health and reduce poverty at home, whilst also ensuring Scotland plays its part in helping the poorest people in the world cope with the effects of global warming.

Campaigners want the government to set a target of zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, with a 77% reduction within the next 13 years.

Improvements in home energy efficiency, cleaner transport and greener farming are also highlighted as areas for ministers to push for in the upcoming bill.

Dr Richard Dixon of SCCS said: "Time is running out if Scotland is to lead the way to a zero carbon future, but with real action and ambition, a bold new climate change bill can change that.

"Our future can be a zero carbon one, but only with strong action from our leaders.

"We have a chance to do our fair share in tackling this global challenge, but the targets and actions the Scottish Government are proposing fall far short of what's needed.

"That's why we're asking as many people as possible to send a message to the First Minister that now is the time to act for our future."