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<p>The recent “Speak Up for the Love of” climate lobby in Westminster – along with
interventions from the Pope and other faith leaders on climate change shows that all
sectors of society recognise that climate change is a serious threat.</p><p>The Papal
Encyclical raises a number of important issues, including – the reduction of global
poverty, the protection of the planet, and a process of sustainable development which
will lead to a healthier life for all.</p><p>The UK is already acting to address these
challenges. Our commitment to the 0.7% target for our international aid budget is
a concrete sign of the UK’s solid support for sustainable development for all.</p><p>The
UK Government also recognises the importance of tackling climate change. We were the
first country to put in place a legally binding long-term target, and we have established
five year carbon budgets for reducing emissions into the late 2020s.</p><p>Internationally
we are leading the charge. The EU is on track to meet its commitments for 2020 and
has agreed an ambitious emissions reduction target of at least 40% by 2030. We are
also committed to securing a global deal on climate change at COP 21 in Paris.</p>
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