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Written question asked by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Friday, 5 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Overseas Territories: Climate Change

Question

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what steps his Department is taking to support the Overseas Territories with climate change adaptation.

Answer

The UK is committed to strengthening our partnership with the Overseas Territories (OTs) to protect and sustainably manage our unique and globally significant environments, and to tackle climate priorities.

The FCDO is working in partnership with the Territories to develop Climate Security Assessments through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund. Our Blue Belt Programme has provided over £35 million since 2016 to enhance marine protection and build climate change resilience. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), as the lead UK Government Department in this area, continues to make support available through Darwin Plus for biodiversity and conservation projects in the OTs which aim to improve resilience to climate change.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7845
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Climate change British overseas territories
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk