House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Deforestation

Thursday 19 March 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

UK supports initiatives like roundtables on palm oil and soya and the tropical forest alliance with over 160 members
Environment Bill aims to promote sustainable sourcing of agricultural commodities
DEFRA considers recommendations from the global resource initiative to address UK's global footprint regarding deforestation

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Q1 Liz Twist Lab Warrington North

Environment

Context

The UK agreed to the Amsterdam declaration on deforestation and Liz Twist asks about steps taken by the Government.

Question

What steps are being taken by the Government to end deforestation in commodity supply chains as per the Amsterdam declaration?

Answer from Rebecca Pow

The UK supports several initiatives including establishing roundtables on palm oil and soya, supporting the tropical forest alliance with over 160 members, and convening the global resource initiative to recommend further actions. The Environment Bill aims for sustainable sourcing of agricultural commodities.

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Q2 Liz Twist Lab Warrington North

Climate Environment

Context

As the UK hosts COP26, Liz Twist emphasizes that the Environment Bill should lead globally in tackling deforestation.

Question

How will DEFRA take responsibility for the UK's global footprint, especially regarding deforestation from UK supply chains, as part of the Environment Bill?