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Written question asked by Lord Garnier (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Curran (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 August 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Colombia: Forests

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding provided through the REDD+ Early Movers programme in Colombia will be provided in the form of loans rather than grants; and, if so, how much funding is affected, and what the terms of the loans will be.

Answer

DESNZ uses a combination of grants and other instruments, including loans, as most appropriate to deliver the intended outcomes and provide the best value for money. The majority of UK ICF will continue to be provided through grants. No existing ICF programmes, including the REDD+ Early Movers programme in Colombia, have been switched from grants to loans linked with the recent announcement of £2 bus fares.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2682
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Finance Forests Loans Carbon emissions Colombia
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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