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HANSARDUpholding 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 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International EngagementI am in regular contact with Cabinet colleagues on COP26, including on co-ordinating our international engagement. The Prime Minister and Ministers across Government are raising…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International EngagementThe hon. Gentleman raises a very important point. We want this to be the most inclusive COP ever. As he will know, we have set up a civil society and youth advisory group, which…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International EngagementI have always been clear, and I reiterated in a speech I gave in Glasgow with six months to go to COP, that we want this to be a physical event. That is the basis on which we are…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Change: International EngagementMatters related to what G7 leaders are discussing will of course come forward in the communiqué at the end of that process, and that is up to the Prime Minister and his fellow…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Action and Green RecoveryThe Prime Minister’s 10-point plan sets out our blueprint for a green industrial revolution. The plan invests in green technologies and industries. It leverages billions of pounds…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Action and Green RecoveryI would just say to the hon. Member that when the UK took on the COP26 presidency, less than 30% of the global economy was covered by a net zero target; that is now 70%. All the…09 Jun 2021HANSARDClimate Action and Green RecoveryI would point out to the hon. Member that the UK is the country in the G20 that has decarbonised its economy fastest since the year 2000. He will know that the Secretary of State…09 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagement with North African PartnersFirst, can I thank my hon. Friend for the work that he does as a trade envoy in north Africa? Of course, I and fellow Ministers speak to—and, indeed, our whole diplomatic network…09 Jun 2021HANSARDEngagement with North African PartnersWe are working proactively with countries in the region through our COP26 energy transition council. We co-chair the adaptation action coalition with Egypt and we will continue to…09 Jun 2021HANSARDDiscussions with Welsh GovernmentWe are working with the Welsh Government and indeed the other devolved Administrations to ensure an inclusive and ambitious summit for the whole of the UK. I have spoken with…09 Jun 2021HANSARDDiscussions with Welsh GovernmentAs the hon. Gentleman knows, I do of course talk to the devolved Administrations, but the role of the COP presidency is to ensure that we get consensus across 197 parties.…09 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would recommend that the hon. Gentleman talks to the Leader of the House on the matter of the timetabling of the debates and other events in the House. I would also say to him…09 Jun 2021HANSARDBiodiversity IncreaseThrough the COP26 nature campaign, we are driving action to protect and restore forests and critical ecosystems, as well as helping to catalyse a sustainable transition of the…09 Jun 2021HANSARDBiodiversity IncreaseMy right hon. Friend raises a very important point. He will know that the UK co-led the development of the leaders’ pledge for nature, which almost 90 leaders around the world…09 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Negotiating Team: Diversity and InclusionThe UK is committed to championing diversity and inclusion throughout our COP26 presidency. More than 45% of the senior management team in the COP26 unit are women, including our…09 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Negotiating Team: Diversity and InclusionAs I said in response to an earlier question, we have the civil society and youth advisory group, co-chaired by two young climate activists, one from the global south and one from…09 Jun 2021HANSARDPolicy ObjectivesOur overarching objective is to keep within reach the target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 °C. To do that, we are asking countries to set out ambitious emissions…09 Jun 2021HANSARDPolicy ObjectivesThat would certainly be sustainable. I am really pleased to hear that my hon. Friend is indeed a climate activist at heart; it is a revelation for all of us. It is great that he…09 Jun 2021HANSARDPolicy ObjectivesI actually commissioned that report and I am very pleased that it is so substantive. The hon. Gentleman is right: we need to make sure that we help all countries with a clean…09 Jun 2021