Oral Answers to Questions

Julian Sturdy Excerpts

Tuesday 20th April 2021 Commons Chamber

[Martin Docherty-Hughes (West Dunbartonshire) (SNP)]

What recent progress the Government have made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.

[Julian Sturdy (York Outer) (Con)]

What recent progress his Department has made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.

[Stuart Anderson (Wolverhampton South West) (Con)]

What recent progress his Department has made through international co-operation on tackling climate change.

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[James Duddridge]

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight marginal groups, specifically in India but also globally. We have pledged to work with young people, faith leaders, women and indigenous people to amplify the voices of the most marginalised and will do that not only through the narrow lens of climate change but also through our overall relationship with other countries, including trade policy.

[Julian Sturdy [V]]

A major hurdle in reducing world carbon emissions is our need to sustainably produce 70% more food by 2050 to feed almost 2 billion additional people. Can the Minister therefore reassure me that this vital issue of global food security will be kept at the forefront of Britain’s global climate and development strategies going forward?

[James Duddridge]

I can certainly reassure my hon. Friend. In fact, the global transition to sustainable agriculture, and specifically key land use, is a key focus of our COP26 nature campaign, and we are seeking to make further international progress towards climate resilience and sustainable agriculture through the transition to sustainable agriculture dialogues, which will begin next week, so the question is very timely.