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Climate and Ecology
10 May 2023
Lead MP
Olivia Blake
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Climate
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Olivia Blake raised concerns about climate and ecology in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Introduces the Climate and Ecology Bill, which aims to require the UK to achieve climate and nature targets, establish a duty for the Secretary of State to implement a strategy to meet these targets, create a Climate and Nature Assembly for advice, and give duties to relevant committees. The bill is supported by scientists and seeks an integrated approach to tackling both climate change and ecological degradation, setting ambitious targets aligned with international agreements like the 1.5°C limit.
Olivia Blake
Lab
Sheffield Hallam
The Bill aims to address the intertwined crises of climate and nature loss by creating a strategy to cut emissions in line with the 1.5°C target, while halting and reversing nature loss by 2030. It includes measures such as accounting for all UK emissions including those imported, ending fossil fuel exploration, extraction, export and import, prioritising avoidance of nature loss, and considering the entire ecological footprint.
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