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The Welsh Labour Government has taken bold steps to tackle climate change, such as plans for single-use plastics and sustainable housing options. However, the UK Government's trade deals and cuts to policing have negative impacts on communities and modern-day slavery cases.
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Mr Law expressed concern about the escalating climate emergency, citing extreme weather events and the IPCC report's findings. He highlighted that despite contributing the least to emissions, the world's poorest are most affected by climate change, with over 130 million people predicted to be pushed into poverty within a decade due to climate impacts. Mr Law criticised the UK Government for slashing aid budgets and cancelling programmes like green growth in Indonesia and PROSPER in Malawi, arguing that this undermines efforts to tackle international climate change.
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The guidance was given for Members to wear masks when not speaking, provide space between each other and communicate electronically with officials.
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The right to life and quality of life are impacted by environmental changes, not just in developing countries but also in developed nations. The hon. Member calls for action to address climate change and fulfil commitments under the Paris agreement, including increasing international aid from 0.5% to 0.7%. He urges the Government to recognise the link between environmental and humanitarian obligations.
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Stressed the importance of the Council of Europe, highlighting its work on human rights and climate change. Emphasized UK's role in supporting women's rights through the Istanbul convention and the need to keep pressure on Russia regarding climate change obligations.
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He congratulated the hon. Gentleman on securing the debate and expressed concern over Britain's position after the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, advocating for stronger ties with Europe in security and defence.
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She expressed concern about the UK's failure to secure definitive climate action and highlighted the issue of migration and displacement due to climate change. She noted that over 20 million people are internally displaced annually, citing the UN Refugee Agency's data. Liz Saville-Roberts called for a legal basis for terms like 'climate refugee' to give international protection and rights, and questioned the UK's approach to protecting those displaced by climate change in the UK, such as the community of Fairbourne.
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Discussed the severe impact of climate breakdown on Madagascar, where over a million people are reliant on food aid. Highlighted the need for international cooperation to decarbonise developing economies and build resilience against extreme weather events.
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The UK's involvement in Afghanistan highlights the need for a different approach to global leadership, focusing on ethical trade, climate diplomacy, and soft power. The speaker calls for a carbon border adjustment mechanism to ensure responsible trading practices.
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He expressed concern about the lack of emphasis on climate change in the recent FCDO human rights report, citing numerous examples of environmental disasters worldwide. He also highlighted that 500 million people rely on ecosystem services for income and food security, with natural disaster impacts tripling to 2 billion over the past decade. Stephen Doughty questioned the Government's role in supporting overseas territories affected by climate change and called for a detailed plan on how the promised £11.6 billion will be allocated.
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The MP agreed with the lead MP, mentioning his vote against military action in Afghanistan and advocating for internationalizing responses to conflicts, including those related to climate change. He highlighted the need for collective buy-in by the global community to address environmental challenges.
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Climate change is a human rights issue, impacting the right to housing, food, water and sanitation among others. The hon. Member highlights the need for new and additional finance for loss and damage caused by climate change and demands that indigenous people's voices be heard and their rights respected in the COP26 decision-making process.