Written question asked by Robert Halfon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 July 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 July 2012. It was answered by Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 July 2012 on behalf of the Deputy Prime Minister.
Rio+20 Summit
- Question
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To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what representations he has received from (a) European and (b) other foreign governments on his speech to the Rio+20 summit.
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- Answer
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In the build-up to the Rio summit, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and I worked extensively with our partners to prepare the ground for a positive result. We achieved much that the UK fought for and broadly can welcome: Sustainable Development Goals, support for the green economy, sustainability reporting and GDP+—though it didn't go as far as we wanted.
The UK position was developed in close co-operation with our European and global partners. For example, while in Rio I hosted the Natural Capital summit with Norway, Denmark and Colombia. Working with our partners on an international scale will continue to be crucial as we turn words into action, implementing the agreements achieved at Rio.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 115854; 548 cc159-160W
- Session
- 2012-13
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Developing countries Sustainable development UN Conference on Sustainable Development
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