Convention on Biodiversity COP15: Outcomes

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The shadow spokesperson criticised the UK government's own environmental targets, noting their lack of ambition compared to COP15 commitments. He asked how the missed domestic targets align with international promises.

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The MP questions the Government's approach on environmental targets post-COP15, highlighting the lack of inclusion of a 30% goal for protecting nature, absence of measures for water quality and protected sites, and insufficient action on sewage dumping and air pollution. Sobel emphasises that only 14% of rivers meet good ecological standards and one in five people suffer from respiratory conditions worsened by toxic air.

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Hancock praises the Secretary of State's efforts to deliver a landmark agreement at COP15, highlighting the need not only to stop biodiversity diminution but also to aim for expansion. He recognises the achievement and calls for unity in the House to support the environment.

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Linden welcomes progress from COP15 but questions whether the British Government will produce a new biodiversity strategy matching the COP15 and Scottish targets. He raises concerns about decisions increasing fossil fuel production accelerating biodiversity loss, calls for a dedicated biodiversity restoration fund like Scotland's £65 million nature restoration fund, and expresses concern over African states being sidelined at the end of the process.

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Highlights collaboration on nature corridors and biosecurity with the Scottish Government, asks about ongoing discussions to ensure biodiversity issues are raised across UK Governments.

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Praises UK officials for their achievements at COP15, but criticises lack of concrete implementation plans and insufficient financial support.

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Asks if agreement opens way for larger-scale uptake of solutions such as mangrove and seagrass, useful in capturing carbon.

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Asks about UK Government's efforts to prevent extinction of indigenous communities and whether COP15 was a missed opportunity.

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Compliments minister's work on protecting ecosystems and halting biodiversity loss, asks if maintaining international leadership can ensure changes are delivered.

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Welcomes agreement but criticises Government's own environment targets for failing to deliver on goal, asks if they will align with new commitments.

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Commends work of local grassroots organisations and invites recognition for volunteers, asks if Government will reaffirm commitment against fracking.

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Critiques lack of urgency from Government in addressing biodiversity loss, criticises scrapping of river health indicator.

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Asks how constituents will know if their water is clean without the scrapped river health indicator.

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I join the Secretary of State and others in the House in welcoming this important agreement, but it only means something if countries do what they have signed up to do. Can she tell us when she intends to bring forward any proposals that may be required to ensure that we in the UK match the very ambitious targets that have just been agreed in Montreal?

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First, may I welcome the Secretary of State’s statement, which is really encouraging news? As somebody who has been involved in prior biodiversity drives and planted some 350,000 trees on my land, I know that other landowners will get involved if the incentive is there. Will the Secretary of State outline how she believes that the UK as a whole can achieve the aims set out, including devolved nations’ contributions?

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What impact is the UK’s decision to cut the aid budget from 0.7% to 0.5% of gross national income having on the UK’s ability to contribute to the 10-point plan for financing biodiversity?