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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Indigenous Peoples: Natural Resources

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support Indigenous communities affected by historic UK-linked resource extraction projects.

Answer

The UK is a leading player in global efforts to support indigenous communities, and tackle climate change and nature loss, including contributing £40 million to help operationalise the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage in 2025. Our International Climate Finance has helped 137 million people adapt to the effects of climate change, provided 89 million people with improved access to clean energy, and helped to mobilise billions in private investment.

We also continue to support initiatives which strengthen climate resilience in small island developing states (SIDS). This includes the Commonwealth Climate Finance Access Hub and Commonwealth Investment Network. These initiatives were discussed at the 2025 Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting on 25 November.

On proposals for reparations, I refer the Hon Member to the response provided on 10 March 2025 to Question 32987.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93444
Session
2024-26
Related items
Commonwealth: Development Aid
Monday, 10 March 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Natural resources Indigenous peoples
Link
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