Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 7 September 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 September 2023. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Friday, 22 September 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Africa: Climate Change

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what financial support they are providing to countries in Africa to help combat climate change on that continent.

Answer: The UK is working closely with African partners to fight climate change, boost resilience and help those whose lives are most impacted. The UK supports initiatives, such as contributing towards the African Development Bank's Climate Action Window (£200 million) and South Africa's Just Energy Transition ($1.8 billion). At the Africa Climate Summit (4-6 September) the Minister for Climate and the Environment, The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP, reaffirmed the Government's commitment to spend £11.6 billion on international climate finance, with approximately 40 per cent of this being spent on Africa. Minister Mitchell also announced projects worth £49 million to help African countries manage the impact of climate change and improve the lives of women, farmers and at-risk communities.

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