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Written question asked by Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 November 2021. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Climate Change: International Cooperation

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what diplomatic steps they have taken to support international action to tackle climate change ahead of COP26.

Original answer

Climate is the top priority for the Government. The UK's COP26 Presidency provides a key opportunity to promote and engage international cooperation on tackling climate change. The Foreign Secretary and every member of the Ministerial team will continue to discuss climate in our meetings with counterparts across the world.

The answer was corrected by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative)

on Monday, 8 November 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer

Climate is the top priority for the Government. The UK's COP26 Presidency provides a key opportunity to promote and engage international cooperation on tackling climate change. The Foreign Secretary and every member of the Ministerial team will continue to discuss climate in our meetings with counterparts across the world.

As the Prime Minister has said, Climate is the top international priority for the UK. COP26 is the key moment to promote international cooperation on tackling climate change. The Foreign Secretary and every member of the Ministerial team have been raising climate in meetings with counterparts across the world. Climate change is an issue for everyone. Tackling it needs everyone to work together.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3401
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Climate change International cooperation
Link
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