Amazon Rain Forest 2020-10-13
2020-10-13
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The MP references a strategic dialogue held on 7 October between the Foreign Secretary and his Brazilian counterpart, which covered various topics including trade, security, human rights, and climate change.
What recent representations has he made to his Brazilian counterpart on climate change and protection of the Amazon rain forest?
On 7 October, the Foreign Secretary held a strategic dialogue with his Brazilian counterpart which covered topics including trade, security, human rights, and raised the issue of climate change and the need to protect the Amazon from further deforestation. The UK runs major programmes on sustainable agriculture and deforestation in Brazil that totalled £259 million between 2012 and 2020.
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The MP emphasizes that climate change is the most critical issue facing the world, referencing data on Amazon rain forest coverage within Brazilian borders. He raises concerns about the longer-term impacts of climate change and requests for more robust representations from the Minister to various South American Governments.
Given that 58.4% of the Amazon rain forest sits within Brazilian borders, I am glad he is raising the issue but it's not just an important issue; it's the biggest issue facing the world. Will the Minister make far more robust representations—not just to Brazil, but South American Governments—about prioritising stopping illegal logging and deforestation?
The Foreign Secretary had a strategic dialogue with his Brazilian counterpart, both countries affirming they will work to ensure the COP delivers substantial negotiated outcomes in fighting climate change. The UK believes that climate change is one of the most important global issues and will be working not just with Brazil but other countries on this issue.
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The specific ask for robust representations about stopping illegal logging was not addressed directly.
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