Polluter Pays Policy 2023-05-23
2023-05-23
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Q1
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Context
The question relates to the UK's commitment under the polluter pays principle agreed at COP27 to establish funding arrangements for loss and damage.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure that its policies align with the polluter pays principle agreed at COP27?
The main step being taken is the doubling of climate finance to £11.6 billion between 2021-22 and 2025-26.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific steps to align policies with polluter pays principle were not provided beyond mentioning climate finance increase.
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Q2
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Glasgow has a strong link with Malawi, which is one of the countries feeling the impact of climate change. The question seeks to know if the UK will use its seat on the UN committee to mobilise funding for loss and damage as committed at COP27.
Glasgow has a strong link with Malawi, which is one of the countries that really feels the impact of climate change. Will the Minister go further by using the UK's seat on the UN committee to mobilise this funding and ensure commitments made at COP27 come good for countries like Malawi?
Those on the frontline suffering from climate change often have done least to contribute to it. It is important that we fulfil pledges made, including Paris and the breakthrough agreement on loss and damage agreed at Sharm last year.
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Assessment & feedback
Did not provide a direct commitment or specific plan regarding mobilising funding for loss and damage through the UN committee seat.
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Response accuracy