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1668105

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Pacific Islands: Climate Change
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the position adopted in the Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the Face of Climate Change-related Sea-Level Rise, published in August 2021 by the Pacific Islands Forum, including that no state should lose territory of any kind as a result of human-caused climate change.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL59
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>We acknowledge that sea level rise poses challenges with respect to the stability of maritime boundaries and we recognise that this is a significant concern for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other coastal countries including the UK. We have taken careful note of the Pacific Islands Forum declaration on this topic and are considering it in detail. The UK acknowledges that this is a matter of considerable importance to (SIDS) who are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We continue to work with SIDS to drive global ambition of emissions reductions, and support adaptation and resilience in SIDS including through accessing finance. The UK Government has a number of programmes which will support SIDS and which aim to strengthen resilience against climate change, such as the global £500 million Blue Planet Fund.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL60 question first answered 22/11/2023 16:57:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1668106

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Climate Change: Sea Level
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to ensure that states currently at risk from sea-level rise will not lose their current territory and other entitlements under international law.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL60
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>We acknowledge that sea level rise poses challenges with respect to the stability of maritime boundaries and we recognise that this is a significant concern for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and other coastal countries including the UK. We have taken careful note of the Pacific Islands Forum declaration on this topic and are considering it in detail. The UK acknowledges that this is a matter of considerable importance to (SIDS) who are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. We continue to work with SIDS to drive global ambition of emissions reductions, and support adaptation and resilience in SIDS including through accessing finance. The UK Government has a number of programmes which will support SIDS and which aim to strengthen resilience against climate change, such as the global £500 million Blue Planet Fund.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon grouped question UIN HL59 question first answered 22/11/2023 16:57:45 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1668107

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Islands: Climate Change
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what (1) economic, (2) logistical and (3) technological support they are providing to ensure that sea-level rise does not endanger the continued existence of Small Island States.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL61
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2023 answer text <p>Building resilience to the impacts of climate change, economic shocks and natural disasters is at the heart of the UK vision for Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Our £11.6 billion commitment for climate finance and our role as a major contributor to global climate funds has enabled the UK to support SIDS resilience. We will provide $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund's (GCF) second replenishment (2024-27). This equates to £1.623 billion and is the biggest single funding commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change. We provide approximately £200 million of aid annually to SIDS, including:</p><p>• the £36 million Sustainable Blue Economies (SBE) programme supporting development of prosperous ocean-based economies while protecting nature and increasing climate resilience.</p><p>• £40 million 'Small Island Developing State Capacity and Resilience' (SIDAR) programme, supporting better access to funding and building state resilience.</p><p>• The UK's £350 million Caribbean Infrastructure Fund supports resilient infrastructure for states acutely vulnerable to natural disasters as does our £10 million contribution to the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States (IRIS) facility (announced at COP26 by PM Modi and PM Johnson). We are also providing further support to SIDS through other global Blue Planet Fund programmes, including being part of Defra's Ocean Country Partnership Programme (£65 million), the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (£33 million), and Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (£13.9 million).</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/11/2023 17:21:19 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1668109

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Islands: Climate Change
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to increase the foreign aid budget for Small Island States at risk from climate change; and to make commitments within that budget to combat the effects of sea-level rise.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL62
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>The PM reaffirmed at COP27 that we are delivering on our commitment to spend £11.6 billion International Climate Finance (ICF), which includes £3 billion for nature. To ensure ICF supports the most vulnerable experiencing the worst impacts of climate change, we will triple our funding for adaptation from £500 million in 2019 to £1.5 billion in 2025, in addition to ensuring a balance between mitigation and adaptation spend. We will ensure continued support to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to improve their climate resilience.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/11/2023 15:37:22 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1668172

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Islands: Climate Change
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what (1) economic, and (2) technological support they are providing, alongside the foreign aid budget, to ensure that Small Island States, particularly those that are Commonwealth members, are equipped to deal with any loss or damage that may arise due to sea-level rise.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL63
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2023 answer text <p>Small Island Developing States (SIDS) play a leading role on climate action due to their unique moral voice and climate vulnerability. The UK has aimed to drive support on their climate adaptation and mitigation priorities. The SIDS4 conference in May 2024 will be a once-in-a-decade opportunity for transformational action and the UK is working to drive momentum for an ambitious offer on climate action. The UK recognises some SIDS face existential threats from climate change and is committed to ensuring the package of recommendations of the new loss and damage fund and funding arrangements, as developed by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)'s Transitional Committee, is agreed at COP28.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/11/2023 15:43:02 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1540904

registered interest
date	08/11/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Democracy and Human Rights
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government why they have not yet published the Human Rights and Democracy Report 2021.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL3290
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/11/2022 answer text <p>We intend to publish the FCDO's 2021 Annual Human Rights and Democracy Report in due course.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 22/11/2022 14:31:33 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1487150

registered interest
date	06/07/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Sri Lanka: Development Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assistance they have given to the government of Sri Lanka to help meet that country's emergency needs for (1) life saving drugs, and (2) other medical equipment.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL1530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK is closely monitoring the situation in Sri Lanka, particularly as it relates to the supply of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment supplies. The UK contributes to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (DREF) Operation in Sri Lanka. The DREF is supporting the Sri Lanka Red Cross with an allocation of CHF691,002 in response to shortages and civil unrest. It will support with the provision of essential medicine, first aid and psychosocial support. We are also working to support the United Nations (UN) and its agencies in the coordination of their response based on the UN's recent joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan, launched on 9 June. This called for US$47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people who are most at risk and need immediate support. The World Bank have announced assistance of US$400 million, which includes funds to meet medicines and medical equipment needs. The UK is a major donor of the UN and World Bank.</p><p><br>The UK recognises the difficult economic situation and welcomes the ongoing in-depth discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on reforms needed to bring the economy back to a sustainable path. The Prime Minister spoke to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremesinghe on 30 May and underlined the UK's continued support to the people of Sri Lanka during these economic difficulties.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 20/07/2022 16:22:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1421103

registered interest
date	08/02/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Developing Countries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will publish the new Strategy for International Development between 20 March and 8 April.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL6090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/02/2022 answer text <p>The Government will publish a new International Development Strategy this Spring, that will guide our work for the coming decade and beyond. It will align our development work with the aims and objectives of the Integrated Review.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/02/2022 14:57:31 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1353164

registered interest
date	06/09/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Pakistan: Diplomatic Relations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many times the UK Minister responsible for Pakistan made contact with the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs envoy to Afghanistan in (1) June, (2) July, and (3) August.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL2444
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2021 answer text <p>On his visit to Pakistan on 3 September, the Foreign Secretary met Ambassador Sadiq, PM Khan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, alongside Foreign Minister Qureshi, as well as Prime Minister Khan, and Chief of Army Staff General Bajwa. The Foreign Secretary has also had telephone conversations with the Foreign Minister Qureshi on 15 and 27 August. Lord Ahmad visited Pakistan on 23-24 June and met Foreign Minister Qureshi and Prime Minister Khan, to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. British officials, including the High Commissioner, have been in regular contact with Ambassador Mohammed Sadiq since his appointment as Special Representative for Afghanistan in June 2020.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/09/2021 10:31:34 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1353165

registered interest
date	06/09/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Diplomatic Service
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government why Her Majesty’s Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan was changed in June.
tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
uin	HL2445
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2021 answer text <p>In line with FCDO appointment procedures, Sir Laurie Bristow was appointed Her Majesty's Ambassador to Afghanistan in June this year, following the end of tour of his predecessor Alison Blake who had served as Ambassador in Kabul since April 2019.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/09/2021 07:42:15 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby