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HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseWe are pressing all countries to come forward with mid-century net-zero commitments, and aligned ambitious 2030 emissions reduction targets. We have seen some progress. When the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCivil Society and Youth GroupsWhat an excellent question. I commend my hon. Friend for the work he is doing to encourage youth climate activists in his constituency, such as those in Warrington Youth Voice and…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCivil Society and Youth GroupsI have established a civil society and youth advisory council, which is the first of its kind at any COP. It is working with the UK presidency to deliver a successful summit. The…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would just point out to the hon. Gentleman that MCI has secured only about a third of the market availability for hotel rooms, and that there are alternative options for booking…14 Jul 2021HANSARDMember Engagement with COP26As I said in response to an earlier question, all Members of Parliament were sent a COP26 pack in May, which provides ideas for engagement on climate issues with their…14 Jul 2021HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseI have seen at first hand, when I was Secretary of State for International Development and, indeed, in other roles, that UK support continues to transform millions of lives for…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGeothermal Energy: Net Zero TargetThe Committee that I chair has been working with Departments across Whitehall to develop our plans to deliver on our carbon budgets and, indeed, our net zero commitments. The…14 Jul 2021HANSARDMember Engagement with COP26I commend my hon. Friend for the work he is doing in hosting a local climate event in his constituency, and I would urge all hon. and right hon. Members to consider doing the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseI respectfully disagree with the hon. Lady. Since 2000 the UK has decarbonised faster than any other G20 nation, and our national determined contribution of at least 68% reduction…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsObviously we want to ensure that we have a physical event and that those who apply have an opportunity to try to get accredited. As I said, for parliamentarians in this and the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsLast week, we set out our high-level two-week programme for COP26. The conference will open with a world leaders’ summit followed by a range of themed days of activity, including…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are engaged with all big emitters; as the right hon. Gentleman knows, I am travelling around the globe talking to different countries. To come back to his point about aid…14 Jul 2021HANSARDUpholding COP26 CommitmentsMy right hon. Friend makes an important point. As well as pushing for net zero and 2030 emissions reduction targets, we are indeed asking countries to set out their long-term…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are supporting industrial clusters around the world, as the hon. Lady will know from the 10-point plan that the Prime Minister published at the end of last year, and we are…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI congratulate all local areas and local leaders who are doing their bit on climate action. As I said, today we are launching the local authorities and Mayors engagement pack,…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend raises a very important point. That is precisely why, as part of our work, we are aiming to support countries to make a clean energy transition to solar, to wind…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman raises two issues. On vaccines, he will know that we now have an offer open so that any accredited delegates who are not able to get vaccinated in their…14 Jul 2021HANSARDUpholding COP26 CommitmentsThe UK presidency is focused on delivering a successful COP26 with ambitious outcomes across mitigation, adaptation and finance. We will use our presidency year to champion the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGeothermal Energy: Net Zero TargetMay I say that I very much enjoyed my visit to Eden Geothermal with my hon. Friend? It was particularly pleasing to note that some of those working in the project had made the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDLimiting Global Temperature RiseThere is a concerted effort across the whole of Government to ensure that we press other countries to come forward with ambition. We are, of course, seen around the world as a…14 Jul 2021