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Written question asked by Martin Horwood (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 25 January 2013, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 29 January 2013. It was answered by Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative) on Monday, 11 February 2013 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Climate Change

Question

To ask the Prime Minister what plans he has during the UK’s chairmanship of the G8 in 2013 to follow up the commitment G8 leaders made in 2012 to support comprehensive action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants.

[140416]

Answer

The UK remains committed to working with international partners to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, complementing UNFCCC efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The UK, alongside other G8 members, joined the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) in 2012, and will continue to work with industry to reduce black carbon and methane emissions from oil and gas production, and carry out research to guide future CCAC action.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
140416; 558 c462W
Session
2012-13
Subjects
Climate change G8 Pollution control
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk