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Written question asked by Baroness Freeman of Steventon (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 September 2026. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Cyprus: Nature Conservation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the state of the ecosystem in Akrotiri Salt Lake in Cyprus; and what discussions they have had with the government of Cyprus this year regarding regulating activities that affect the Lake’s ecosystem.

Answer

We are concerned about the pollution risk at the Akrotiri Salt Lake, which is designated as a Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. We are closely monitoring the situation and working with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus and local authorities to take effective action to mitigate risks to the lake's ecosystem.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3010
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Cyprus Nature conservation
Link
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