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HANSARDVirtual Participation in COP26The hon. Gentleman raises an important point. I have said on a number of occasions that I want this to be the most inclusive COP ever. Absolutely, we are looking at how we can…14 Apr 2021HANSARDVirtual Participation in COP26We are working very hard to ensure that we deliver an in-person COP that allows all countries to participate on an equal footing. That is incredibly important, as many parties…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman himself is obviously a very good dancer and therefore unlikely to take part in dad dancing; we should try it together at some point. Of course every…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf we are to protect our planet from the ravages of climate change, we must support developing countries to respond, but without adequate finance the task ahead is well nigh…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTackling Climate Change: International AmbitionI agree entirely with the hon. Gentleman but, of course, all countries need to make much more progress when it comes to ambitious, nationally determined contributions to the 2030…14 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Green RecoveryThe Prime Minister’s 10-point plan sets out our blueprint for a green industrial revolution—a plan to invest in green technologies and industries, leveraging in billions of pounds…14 Apr 2021HANSARDCivil Society and Youth Groups: ConsultationFrom 28 to 30 September, the Youth4Climate event will bring together 400 youth delegates from across the globe to discuss topics under a range of thematic areas. The event will…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGreen Investment and Public TransportI will ensure that the hon. Lady’s specific point is taken up with my right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary. She will know that, last month, the Transport Secretary launched a…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGreen Investment and Public TransportI have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues about decarbonisation. My right hon. Friend the Transport Secretary is putting a green recovery for transport at the centre of…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer the right hon. Gentleman to the 10-point plan, which sets out clearly the progress that we want to make on decarbonising buildings and homes, and heat pumps will of course…14 Apr 2021HANSARDVirtual Participation in COP26The hon. Gentleman, again, raises an important point. He will have seen the letter I wrote to UNFCCC members on the progress we want to make over the coming months. COP26 has…14 Apr 2021HANSARDTackling Climate Change: International AmbitionWhen the UK took on the role of the incoming COP26 presidency, under 30% of the global economy was covered by a net zero commitment. The good news is that that figure has now…14 Apr 2021HANSARDCOP26 Presidency: Governance, Structure and Parliamentary AccountabilityFollowing the creation of a full-time COP26 President role, I wanted to update the House on the governance, structure and parliamentary accountability of the role. COP26 is a UN…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCOP26Climate change is the biggest challenge we face as a global community and we know that it does not take time off. Year after year, the world is experiencing the increasingly…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesI respectfully suggest to the hon. Lady that she look at the record of this Government in cutting emissions. We were the first major economy in the world to legislate for net zero…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesI pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s excellent work in supporting green jobs in her constituency. Of course, as host of the G7 and COP26, we want to showcase innovative British green…24 Feb 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionI note the hon. Gentleman’s point about the Powering Past Coal Alliance, and I am very proud that the UK is part of leading it. Of course, we have made significant progress in…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesI can tell my hon. Friend and, indeed, the House that, over the past few weeks, I have had productive discussions with Government Ministers on visits to Ethiopia, Gabon, Egypt,…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCOP26: UK’s ObjectivesBusinesses have a vital role to play in tackling climate change through the COP26 business leaders group and, indeed, through other engagements in the UK and internationally. I…24 Feb 2021HANSARDPost Covid-19 Economic Recovery: Climate ActionI certainly agree that we should be encouraging people to take public transport where that is possible. I come in from Reading to Paddington every day by train myself. The hon.…24 Feb 2021