Context
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, and floods are becoming more frequent due to climate change. The UK has provided aid for Ukraine and Gaza despite ODA cuts.
Question
Natural disasters like the earthquake in Jalalabad, recent wildfires and floods are becoming more and more frequent as a result of climate change. Support for Ukraine and for Gaza have survived the disastrous cuts to ODA, but what assessments has the Department made of the impact of ODA reductions on countries facing humanitarian and natural disasters, and can the UK still provide the amount of aid needed to prevent displacement and migration as a result of those crises?
Answer from Stephen Doughty (The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We have seen horrific scenes in Afghanistan, and £1 million was given yesterday. We continue to support humanitarian work around the world and responding to disasters remains a key part of our approach. The detailed allocations will be set out in due course, informed by impact assessments before we publish multi-year allocations.
Not addressed: Did not provide specific details on the impact assessment or how much aid can still be provided to prevent displacement and migration.
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