Monday 28th March 2022

(2 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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We were one of the first countries to sign up to the methane pledge. Now over 110 countries have signed up to it, including 15 of the major emitters. We continue to explore policies to reduce methane and all greenhouse gas emissions as we strive to reach net zero.

Baroness Rawlings Portrait Baroness Rawlings (Con)
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My Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the effect of all the bombing in Ukraine on the COP 26 agreement and our net-zero aim?

Lord Callanan Portrait Lord Callanan (Con)
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My noble friend makes a powerful point—clearly, it will have a detrimental effect. We need to work with Ukraine to help it in the future to rebuild its nation and make sure that Putin does not succeed in his aim.