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1387274

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of the UK becoming a signatory to UNICEF's Intergovernmental Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	92001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2021-11-12/73892" target="_blank">PQ 73892</a> on 22 November 2021.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/12/2021 13:21:23 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry

1386962

registered interest
date	10/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Carbon Emissions: Military Operations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, whether the potential inclusion of carbon emissions from military activities on the agenda for COP26 was discussed during preparations for that conference.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
uin	90892
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/12/2021 answer text <p>Emissions from the military were not on the agenda at COP26 and as such, were not discussed during preparations for the conference.</p><p>The agenda for each meeting is agreed by consensus through the UNFCCC.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 90893 question first answered 22/12/2021 11:31:49 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1385713

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Carbon Emissions: Taxation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he taking to reach an international agreement on carbon pricing.
tabling member constituency	Kilmarnock and Loudoun
tabling member printed	Alan Brown
uin	88767
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>At COP26, the UK Presidency secured an agreement on the rules, guidance and procedures to implement Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which gives guidance on how countries may choose to cooperate and use carbon markets to help achieve their climate objectives. Other carbon pricing mechanisms, such as carbon taxes, or carbon border adjustment mechanisms were not an agenda item at COP26.</p><p>This year the UK launched its own emissions trading scheme (ETS) and will be exploring opportunities for international cooperation. This could include the possibility of linking the UK ETS to similar systems in other countries.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/12/2021 13:20:05 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4470 label Biography information for Alan Brown

1385775

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking to implement the Glasgow Agreement at a grassroots level.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	88638
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>The historic Glasgow Climate Pact acknowledges the vital role that indigenous peoples, local communities and civil society play in driving climate action, and emphasises the importance of collaboration across all parts of society to deliver effective climate action.</p><p>We will use our Presidency year to ensure that the commitments from COP26 are delivered and that we build on our progress in Glasgow, including through the 10-year Glasgow Work Programme on Action for Climate Empowerment, and the new 3-year work programme on local communities and Indigenous Peoples. COP26 advisory groups will continue to lend their voices to this endeavour, offering their expertise, insights, and experiences.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/12/2021 13:17:28 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1385776

registered interest
date	07/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: Sustainable Development
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what assessment he has made of grassroots sustainability initiatives in towns, cities, and communities as a way of empowering individuals to tackle climate change.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	88639
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>All those who make and shape our economies and societies have a vital role to play in the implementation of the Paris Agreement. At COP26, the voice of youth and civil society was loud and clear. We saw nearly 8,000 non-state actors committed to halving global emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest through the UN-backed global campaign Race to Zero – the largest ever such coalition.</p><p>The Glasgow Climate Pact emphasises the importance of collaboration across all parts of society to deliver effective climate action. And we were pleased that Parties were able to agree the 10-year Glasgow Work Programme on Action for Climate Empowerment, which will enhance youth engagement, climate education and public participation in climate action in the years ahead, and the new 3-year work programme on local communities and Indigenous Peoples, alongside other important steps.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/12/2021 13:18:59 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1385558

registered interest
date	06/12/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, how many discussions he has had with foreign delegations since the closing of the COP26 summit to encourage signatories to implement the Glasgow Climate Pact in full.
tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
uin	87584
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/12/2021 answer text <p>Since the COP26 summit, I have written to over 40 governments and have spoken to or met ministers from 19 countries, and continue to meet others. In these conversations, I have been thanking countries for their role in securing the Glasgow Climate Pact and encouraging them to implement its commitments as well as discussing how we work together to encourage all countries to deliver on the commitments made.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 20/12/2021 13:14:16 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1383641

registered interest
date	25/11/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to deliver COP26 outcomes during the remainder of the UK’s COP presidency.
tabling member constituency	Paisley and Renfrewshire North
tabling member printed	Gavin Newlands
uin	904498
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2021 answer text <p>Delivery of COP26 was a cross-government effort and we will continue collectively, in our Presidency year, to ensure commitments by countries are turned into action.</p><p>The UK is acknowledged around the world as a domestic leader on climate action and this work will continue across government.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 01/12/2021 15:23:28 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4420 label Biography information for Gavin Newlands

1381702

registered interest
date	24/11/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what plans he has to make representations to his Chinese counterpart on tackling climate change.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	80993
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2021 answer text <p>The Glasgow Climate Pact is a historic agreement. We have a roadmap to keep 1.5°C alive but this is based on commitments made and relies on concerted and dedicated delivery by all countries. We will continue to demonstrate strong UK leadership over our Presidency year to make sure promises are kept and delivered to the highest standards, working with parties and civil society partners to advance rapid progress.</p><p>Leading up to and at COP26, I held regular discussions with China’s Special Climate Envoy, Xie Zhenhua, and I look forward to continuing to work with China throughout the UK’s COP26 Presidency to implement and build on the pledges China has made this year.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 79374 question first answered 30/11/2021 17:59:00 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1380883

registered interest
date	22/11/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: China
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what steps he plans to take to help ensure that China is held accountable for the adequacy of its response to climate change.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	79374
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2021 answer text <p>The Glasgow Climate Pact is a historic agreement. We have a roadmap to keep 1.5°C alive but this is based on commitments made and relies on concerted and dedicated delivery by all countries. We will continue to demonstrate strong UK leadership over our Presidency year to make sure promises are kept and delivered to the highest standards, working with parties and civil society partners to advance rapid progress.</p><p>Leading up to and at COP26, I held regular discussions with China’s Special Climate Envoy, Xie Zhenhua, and I look forward to continuing to work with China throughout the UK’s COP26 Presidency to implement and build on the pledges China has made this year.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 80993 question first answered 30/11/2021 17:59:00 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1380169

registered interest
date	19/11/2021
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	UN Climate Conference 2021
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, further to the Answer of 18 November 2021 to Question 71459, on UN Climate Conference 2021, if he will publish (a) the names of each of the 33 members of the Government who attended the COP26 Summit in Glasgow and (b) which 15 Government departments those attendees represented.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	78501
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2021 answer text <p>Alongside the Prime Minister and COP President, 33 Ministers attended COP26 from 15 different Departments across Government. Please see list below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP</p></td><td><p>HMT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lord Ahmad</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon James Cleverly MP</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Amanda Milling MP</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Vicky Ford MP</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Kwasi Kwarteng MP</p></td><td><p>BEIS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Greg Hands MP</p></td><td><p>BEIS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lord Callanan</p></td><td><p>BEIS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lee Rowley MP</p></td><td><p>BEIS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Eddie Hughes MP</p></td><td><p>DLUHC</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith</p></td><td><p>DEFRA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon George Eustice MP</p></td><td><p>DEFRA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rebecca Pow MP</p></td><td><p>DEFRA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jo Churchill MP</p></td><td><p>DEFRA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Nadhim Zahawi MP</p></td><td><p>DfE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Baroness Barran</p></td><td><p>DfE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Michelle Donelan MP</p></td><td><p>DfE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Alex Burghart MP</p></td><td><p>DfE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP</p></td><td><p>DHSC</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gillian Keegan MP</p></td><td><p>DHSC</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Trudy Harrison MP</p></td><td><p>DfT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Robert Courts MP</p></td><td><p>DfT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP</p></td><td><p>DIT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Ben Wallace MP</p></td><td><p>MoD</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Alister Jack MP</p></td><td><p>SO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Simon Hart MP</p></td><td><p>WO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Nadine Dorries MP</p></td><td><p>DCMS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wendy Morton MP</p></td><td><p>FCDO</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>John Glen MP</p></td><td><p>HMT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Therese Coffey MP</p></td><td><p>DWP</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Helen Whately MP</p></td><td><p>HMT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP</p></td><td><p>CO</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 75126 question first answered 23/11/2021 10:53:04 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Sir Alok Sharma
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones