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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

The MOD Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach – One Year On.

21 June 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Jeremy Quin Con Horsham

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Ministry of Defence has made substantial progress in its Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach since its launch one year ago.
  • The MOD now needs to increase its efforts to address the impacts of climate change on defence operations and capabilities.
  • The statement was made by Jeremy Quin, MP for Horsham, on behalf of the Conservative Party.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach one year after its launch.

Action requested

The MOD has made substantial progress in delivering the initial action plan but now needs to expand efforts to adapt fully to climate change impacts on defence operations and capabilities.

Key facts

  • The MOD launched the Climate Change and Sustainability Strategic Approach in March 2021.
  • Substantial progress has been made in delivering the initial action plan over the past year.
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