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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Monday, 1 July 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 July 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 15 July 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

South America: Roman Catholic Church

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the implications of the forthcoming Roman Catholic Synod of Bishops for the Pan-Amazonian Region for (1) the survival of indigenous people, (2) the conservation of the tropical rainforest, (3) bio-diversity, and (4) responsible human development, across state frontiers in that region.

Answer

We welcome the Catholic Church's focus on cultural, environmental, economic and social issues in the Amazon, and will consider the outcome of the Synod with interest. The UK is working with Brazil to help ensure it continues to protect the Amazon and has invested nearly £120 million through the International Climate Fund on projects to limit deforestation, prevent forest fires and implement the Forestry Code in the Amazon, Atlantic Forest and Cerrado biomes.

We are also committed to promoting and defending the human rights of all individuals and regularly participate in discussions regarding human rights in various United Nations fora, including the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16815
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Conservation Biodiversity Rainforests Sustainable development Roman Catholic Church South America Indigenous peoples
Link
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