Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Thursday, 17 November 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 1 December 2022. It was answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative) on Thursday, 1 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Brazil: Foreign Relations

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to strengthen bilateral relations with Brazil, particularly regarding climate change; and what discussions they (1) are having, or (2) plan to have, with the government of that country.

Answer: The UK welcomed Brazil's commitments at COP26 to eliminate illegal deforestation by 2028 and restore 18 million hectares of forest by 2030. We look forward to working with the current and incoming Brazilian Government to protect Earth's natural resources. At COP27, I, Climate Envoy John Murton, DEFRA Secretary of State Therese Coffey and BEIS Minister Stuart met current and incoming ministerial and Congress representatives from Brazil. They discussed potential cooperation with the UK, including on trade policies that reflect climate and nature. We are keen to develop a partnership with Brazil to implement commitments made in Glasgow that deliver green growth for both countries.

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