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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Social Democratic & Labour Party) on Monday, 29 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2015 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 2 July 2015. A substantive answer was provided by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Friday, 3 July 2015 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Sustainable Development

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, what policy outcomes the Government is seeking on the mitigation of climate change and promotion of low carbon development from the Sustainable Development Goals summit in September 2015 and the UNFCC's summit in November 2015; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

2015 is an important year for international decision-making.

The Government recognises the important linkages between sustainability, climate change and development, since eradicating extreme poverty goes hand-in-hand with addressing climate change and sustainability.

The UK supports visible integration of climate and environment across the post-2015 framework; and significant targets in key areas, such as food, energy and water. The framework should complement and support, but not duplicate, international climate negotiations already underway.

Securing an ambitious global climate deal at the UNFCCC conference of the Parties in Paris is a priority. We are working to secure an agreement that; secures a set of country targets that together keep the global 2°C goal within reach, includes a regular review of targets and a Long Term Goal and a set of rules that ensures transparency and accountability of commitments and allows the world to track progress.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4662
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Climate change Developing countries Environment protection Sustainable development
Link
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