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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Climate Change: International Co-operation

Tuesday 2 March 2021 · 3 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK co-hosted the Climate Ambition summit in December where 75 world leaders set out more ambitious climate commitments.
  • The UK has doubled its international climate finance facility to 11.6 billion for the period 2021 to 2025.
  • The COP26 President designate is supported by the full diplomatic network and has met with international partners to maximize the event's potential.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Paul Howell
Climate Foreign Affairs
Context

The MP is inquiring about progress made through international collaboration.

Question

What progress has the Department made through international co-operation on tackling climate change?

Answer from James Duddridge

In December, the UK co-hosted the Climate Ambition summit, where 75 world leaders set out more ambitious climate commitments. Last week, the Prime Minister chaired the UN Security Council debate on this issue. In addition, the Foreign Secretary has discussed climate in his meetings with the US, Brazil and India.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions taken by the Department to help COP26 President designate were not detailed.

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Q2 Jack Brereton Con
Climate
Context

The MP is questioning the UK's claim to lead globally on tackling climate change, referencing an upcoming UN conference.

Question

Does he agree that our hosting of the UN conference on climate change reinforces the UK's claim to be leading the world in tackling climate change?

Answer from James Duddridge

The UK has a proud record of climate leadership. In 2019, we were the first major economy to legislate for net zero by 2050. We are also doubling our international climate finance facility to £11.6 billion in the 2021 to 2025 period and encouraging every country to make ambitious new pledges.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions for COP26 were not detailed.

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Q3 Paul Howell
Climate
Context

The MP is interested in the Department's efforts to support the President of COP26 and ensure a successful event.

Question

Will the Minister outline exactly what actions the Department is taking to help the President of COP26 to maximise the potential for a successful event in Glasgow?

Answer from James Duddridge

In every call that we make as Ministers, we raise this issue. My right hon. Friend the COP26 President designate has the full support of the diplomatic network. In fact, just last month, he met Ethiopian, Gabonese, Egyptian, Nigerian, Indian and Nepalese partners.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific actions taken to maximise potential for a successful COP26 were not detailed.

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