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<p>In line with UK policy, the UK Government no longer provides new direct financial
or promotional support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas, other than in limited
circumstances, such as to support clean cooking fuel in developing countries.</p><p>
</p><p>Decisions on oil and gas activities, including hydrocarbon extraction in the
Arctic region, are matters for the relevant national authorities.</p><p> </p><p>Decisions
at all levels in the Arctic Council are the exclusive rights of the Arctic States
with the involvement of the Permanent Participants, with the UK as a State Observer.</p>
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