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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Pakistan Flooding: Climate Change

Tuesday 8 November 2022 · 2 questions

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

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The UK is supporting Pakistan with 26.5 million for immediate response to flooding and has committed 11.6 billion in global climate finance.
  • The UK is providing 200 million in aid to Pakistan and 55 million specifically for climate resilience and adaptation.
  • Lord Ahmad's visit highlighted the life-saving impact of the UK's funding, including 26.5 million for immediate response.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Yasmin Qureshi Lab Bolton South and Walkden
Climate Foreign Affairs
Context

Pakistan faced disastrous floods due to climate change, affecting millions of people and causing over $40 billion in damage. The country experienced the hottest temperature on record during summer 2022.

Question

What recent assessment has been made of the implications for policies of the impact on Pakistan caused by flooding from climate change?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The UK is supporting Pakistan with £26.5 million towards immediate response and committed £11.6 billion in global climate finance, including £55 million for climate resilience and adaptation in Pakistan.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not provide a detailed policy assessment of the implications for UK policies due to Pakistan's flooding caused by climate change

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Q2 Yasmin Qureshi Lab Bolton South and Walkden
Climate Foreign Affairs
Context

Pakistan is experiencing severe impacts of the climate crisis, including floods causing over $40 billion damage and displacing millions. The country contributes least to global warming yet faces significant challenges.

Question

Will the Government make a serious commitment to long-term support for communities in Pakistan to weather future storms?

Answer from Leo Docherty

The UK is committed to Pakistan, providing £200 million aid and £55 million specifically for climate resilience. Lord Ahmad's visit highlighted the life-saving impact of this funding, including £26.5 million towards immediate response.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Did not commit to long-term support beyond current pledges and did not address the specifics of weathering future storms.

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