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1535204

registered interest
date	24/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Methane: Pollution Control
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what plans he has to publish a strategy for reducing methane emissions in the UK to meet commitments made in the Global Methane Pledge, ahead of COP27.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	69481
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK has been working closely with Egypt and the UAE, as incoming COP27 and COP28 Presidencies, with the UNFCCC Secretariat and other international organisations, to ensure commitments and agreements made at COP26 are built upon and delivered. The UK remains committed to playing a leadership role on the global stage tackling climate Change.</p><p>The UK is showing global leadership on reducing our methane emissions, cutting emissions across energy, waste and agriculture by just over 60 percent since 1990, more than any other OECD country.</p><p>The UK will continue to implement domestic methane emissions reductions as we strive to meet our net zero target by 2050. For example, as set out in the Net Zero Strategy we are exploring policies to work towards the near elimination of biodegradable municipal waste to landfill by 2028. Building on our commitments under the Global Methane Pledge, we will publish a methane memorandum by the end of the year.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 27/10/2022 16:52:20 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1535211

registered interest
date	24/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what plans he has to ensure the UK stays on track to meet its commitments made in the Global Methane Pledge; and what plans he has to help maintain Britain’s global leadership on climate at COP27.
tabling member constituency	Swansea West
tabling member printed	Geraint Davies
uin	69483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK has been working closely with Egypt and the UAE, as incoming COP27 and COP28 Presidencies, with the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change)<strong> </strong>Secretariat and other international organisations, to ensure commitments and agreements made at COP26 are built upon and delivered. The UK remains committed to playing a leadership role on the global stage tackling climate change.</p><p>The UK is showing global leadership on reducing our methane emissions, cutting emissions across energy, waste and agriculture by just over 60 percent since 1990, more than any other OECD country.</p><p>The UK will continue to implement domestic methane emissions reductions as we strive to meet our net zero target by 2050. For example, as set out in the Net Zero Strategy we are exploring policies to work towards the near elimination of biodegradable municipal waste to landfill by 2028. Building on our commitments under the Global Methane Pledge, we will publish a methane memorandum by COP27.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 27/10/2022 15:16:29 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	155 label Biography information for Geraint Davies

1535394

registered interest
date	24/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change Convention: Egypt
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, which members of the Government will be attending COP27 in Egypt.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	69789
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2022 answer text <p>COP26 President Alok Sharma will attend COP27 and negotiate on behalf of the UK. The wider composition of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UK_Government" target="_blank">UK Government</a>'s delegation will be announced in due course.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 27/10/2022 14:43:35 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1522596

registered interest
date	14/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Greenhouse Gas Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, with reference to his role as chair of the Climate Action Implementation Cabinet Committee, what steps the Government will take to meet its Net Zero targets.
tabling member constituency	Nottingham North
tabling member printed	Alex Norris
uin	63324
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2022 answer text <p>I am the chair of the Climate Action Implementation Cabinet Committee, which is responsible for considering matters relating to the delivery of the United Kingdom’s domestic and international climate strategy.</p><p>This government remains committed to net zero. It is important that we deliver a managed energy transition that protects energy security and does not place undue burdens on businesses or consumers. Chris Skidmore MP will therefore lead a rapid review of the government’s approach to net zero, to ensure we deliver our legally-binding target in a way that is pro-business and pro-growth.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 24/10/2022 16:14:47 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4641 label Biography information for Alex Norris

1519873

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: North Sea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, if he will hold discussions with the President of COP27 on the potential climate impact of increased gas (a) exploration and (b) extraction in the North Sea.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Beth Winter
uin	59340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The COP President meets with the COP27 President, Minister Shoukry, on a regular basis to discuss a range of issues from negotiations outcomes to energy security and demand, including the climate impact of oil and gas.</p><p>Energy security has had a raised profile this year due to Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We continue to discuss with our counterparts what is required domestically to meet both global energy demand and climate commitments.</p><p>The UK is a world leader in renewable energy, particularly offshore wind which is set to increase by 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030. This expansion is part of our British Energy Security Strategy, which sets out how the UK will become more self-sufficient and move away from our reliance on oil and gas imports.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 59342 question first answered 13/10/2022 10:36:07 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4809 label Biography information for Beth Winter

1519874

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Offshore Industry: North Sea
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, if he will hold discussions with the President of COP27 on the potential climate impact of the North Sea Transition Authority's latest round of offshore licenses.
tabling member constituency	Cynon Valley
tabling member printed	Beth Winter
uin	59342
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The COP President meets with the COP27 President, Minister Shoukry, on a regular basis to discuss a range of issues from negotiations outcomes to energy security and demand, including the climate impact of oil and gas.</p><p>Energy security has had a raised profile this year due to Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We continue to discuss with our counterparts what is required domestically to meet both global energy demand and climate commitments.</p><p>The UK is a world leader in renewable energy, particularly offshore wind which is set to increase by 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030. This expansion is part of our British Energy Security Strategy, which sets out how the UK will become more self-sufficient and move away from our reliance on oil and gas imports.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 59340 question first answered 13/10/2022 10:36:07 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4809 label Biography information for Beth Winter

1519942

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: Caribbean
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, whether he has had recent discussions with his Caribbean counterparts on their call for a loss and damage funding facility to help tackle the impact of the climate emergency in that region.
tabling member constituency	Leeds North East
tabling member printed	Fabian Hamilton
uin	59465
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Throughout the UK’s Presidency I have engaged with all parties, including my Caribbean counterparts, on the issue of loss and damage. During my time in New York this September, in the margins of UNGA, I engaged with the High Ambition Coalition. Addressing loss and damage will continue to be a priority for the UK Presidency in the run up to and at COP27.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 13/10/2022 10:23:36 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	415 label Biography information for Fabian Hamilton

1507226

registered interest
date	21/09/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, what his policy is on loss and damage finance for countries particularly vulnerable to climate change at COP27.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	53500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2022 answer text <p>At COP26, Parties recognised loss and damage is already impacting lives and livelihoods and agreed to scale-up support. The Glasgow Dialogue was established to discuss the arrangements for the funding of activities to avert, minimise and address loss and damage.</p><p>In June 2022, at the Bonn Intersessional meeting, the Glasgow Dialogue on loss and damage was launched to discuss the funding arrangements for addressing loss and damage. There will be further dialogues taking place every year to 2024, though these are not formal negotiations.This will continue to be a critical forum to discuss practical ways finance can be scaled up and effectively delivered. I regularly discuss Loss and Damage with international counterparts, including non-governmental organisations and the private sector.</p><p>The UK is committed to deliver on the Glasgow Climate Pact working with Parties and Civil Society organisations to advance progress through the Glasgow Dialogue and operationalising the Santiago Network.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 51723 52051 52052 52053 52054 question first answered 28/09/2022 15:31:03 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1506754

registered interest
date	20/09/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	COP26: Work Experience
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, how many young people aged eighteen or younger have undertaken work experience in his Department in the last 12 months; and what proportion of those young people were (a) girls and (b) boys from state schools.
tabling member constituency	Feltham and Heston
tabling member printed	Seema Malhotra
uin	51687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2022 answer text <p>There have been no people aged eighteen or younger over the past twelve months who have undertaken work experience in the COP26 Unit.</p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma question first answered 28/09/2022 14:42:12 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4253 label Biography information for Seema Malhotra

1506822

registered interest
date	20/09/2022
answering body	COP26
answering dept id	210
answering dept short name	COP26
answering dept sort name	COP26
hansard heading	Climate Change: International Cooperation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the President of COP26, if he will make it his policy to support loss and damage finance at COP27, in the context of the damage caused by recent flooding in Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	Dundee West
tabling member printed	Chris Law
uin	51723
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/09/2022 answer text <p>At COP26, Parties recognised loss and damage is already impacting lives and livelihoods and agreed to scale-up support. The Glasgow Dialogue was established to discuss the arrangements for the funding of activities to avert, minimise and address loss and damage.</p><p>In June 2022, at the Bonn Intersessional meeting, the Glasgow Dialogue on loss and damage was launched to discuss the funding arrangements for addressing loss and damage. There will be further dialogues taking place every year to 2024, though these are not formal negotiations.This will continue to be a critical forum to discuss practical ways finance can be scaled up and effectively delivered. I regularly discuss Loss and Damage with international counterparts, including non-governmental organisations and the private sector.</p><p>The UK is committed to deliver on the Glasgow Climate Pact working with Parties and Civil Society organisations to advance progress through the Glasgow Dialogue and operationalising the Santiago Network.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Reading West answering member printed Alok Sharma grouped question UIN 52051 52052 52053 52054 53500 question first answered 28/09/2022 15:31:03 answering member 4014 label Biography information for Lord Sharma
tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law