Climate Change International Co-operation 2020-10-13
2020-10-13
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The MP seeks to understand the progress made by the government through international co-operation on tackling climate change.
What progress have the Government made through international co-operation on tackling climate change?
The Government are fully committed to independent parliamentary scrutiny in this House. The Foreign Secretary has already announced our commitment to maintaining the Independent Commission for Aid Impact. He has also announced a departmental review to make ICAI even more effective, leveraging what works and producing more practical recommendations. This will make scrutiny stronger.
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Progress in international cooperation on climate change
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The MP seeks to know the steps being taken by the government when engaging with foreign governments around the world to deliver the COP 26 goals.
What steps is he taking to deliver the COP 26 goals when he engages with foreign Governments around the world?
We are committed to COP 26 through the presidency of G7 next year. We will be urging Governments to be bold in what they are hoping to achieve. Indeed, we are co-hosting events with the UN on 12 December to mark the fifth anniversary of the climate agreement.
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Specific steps to deliver COP 7 goals
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The MP acknowledges UK's progress in decarbonisation but emphasises the need for other nations to take responsibility. He asks about efforts made by the government to ensure that every country plays its part.
With the United Kingdom being the fastest country in the G7 to decarbonise, it is quite apparent that this Government are leading the world in tackling climate change, but our efforts will pale into insignificance if other nations around the world do not face up to their own responsibilities. What efforts is my hon. Friend making to ensure that everybody plays their part?
It is important that everybody plays their part and that there is collective action. My hon. Friend may be alluding, in part, to China. I warmly received China's commitment—in particular, its intent to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
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Efforts to ensure global climate action
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