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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Monday, 19 November 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 November 2012. It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Developing Countries: Climate Change and Malnutrition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make it her policy to give priority to (a) the root causes of hunger and malnutrition and (b) action on climate change (i) at the Hunger Summit announced on 1 November 2012 and (ii) during the UK's presidency of the G8; and if she will make a statement.

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Answer

The Prime Minister has confirmed that following this year's Olympics Hunger summit, the UK will continue to drive forward action against hunger in 2013, with a further event on food and nutrition in June, before the main G8. In 2013, the UK will also prioritise taking forward the G8 New Alliance for Food and Nutrition Security—which aims to lift 50 million Africans out of poverty over the next 10 years through agriculture sector growth.

The Prime Minister has announced that the G8 summit will focus on open economies, open governments and open societies to unleash the power of the private sector by advancing trade, ensuring tax compliance and promoting greater transparency. The coalition Government has made climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction one of the priorities for the UK's International Climate Fund.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129427; 554 c287W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Climate change Developing countries G8 Malnutrition
Link
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