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Written question asked by Lord Jones of Cheltenham (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 September 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2015. It was answered by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Friday, 18 September 2015 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Pacific Ocean Islands: Climate Change

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assistance they are providing to (1) Tuvalu, (2) Vanuatu, and (3) Nauru, to counter the threat to the long-term viability of the islands caused by climate change.

Answer

We engage with UN and US and EU partners about the risks and impacts of climate change on a regular basis, both within the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations, and in other fora including the G7, G20 and Pacific Island Forum. This includes, but is not limited to engagement focussing on the particular vulnerabilities of the small island states to climate change.

The UK provides financial support to small island nations through bilateral and multilateral channels, such as the European Development Fund, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and regional development banks. The UK has also committed to provide financial support to the multilateral Green Climate Fund which will include support for adaptation in countries vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change, including the small island states.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1919
Session
2015-16
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Climate change Development aid Naoero Vanuatu Tuvalu
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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