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Seventh Report: A climate for ambition: Diplomatic preparations for COP26
Foreign Affairs Committee
HC 202
Published 19 April 2021
Government response
First Special Report - A climate for ambition: Diplomatic preparations for COP26: Government Response to the Committee’s Seventh Report of Session 2019–21 · published 25 Jun 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Deferred
We welcome the Government’s commitment to make climate change its number one international priority this...
Recommendation
We welcome the Government’s commitment to make climate change its number one international priority this year, but the responsibility of the UK does not end when COP26 concludes. The UK must continue its efforts as the torchbearer for the next …
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Government Response Summary
The government is working on a broader strategy to operationalise climate and biodiversity commitments and will update the committee in due course. Specific decisions on resourcing and structures for supporting future COP presidencies, including staff and expertise, will be taken as part of the next Spending Review.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Recommendation
Deferred
Para 35
The UK Government must recognise that it may not be possible for 30,000 delegates to...
Recommendation
The UK Government must recognise that it may not be possible for 30,000 delegates to attend a conference in November. There is a distinct possibility that large parts of the summit will have to be moved online or downscaled because …
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Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the need for contingency planning regarding the format of COP26 due to COVID-19, stating it is actively reviewing options for hybrid events and the Green Zone, but defers providing specific criteria or detailed plans until 'in due course'.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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