Results 1-20 of 28 for climate change speaker:Meg Munn

Bill Presented: Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies and Credit Unions Bill (24 Apr 2009) has video

Meg Munn: ...sometimes presented, can also be a moving force in innovation, as the Co-operative bank showed by being the first to offer telephone and internet banking. It is also at the forefront of tackling climate change—almost all the electricity used by the Co-operative bank is sourced from renewable wind and water. It is good to report that in recent times, there has been an increase in...

Polar Regions (2 Jul 2008)

Meg Munn: ...60 countries mobilised in international collaborations to initiate a new era in polar science. The polar regions are of undoubted global significance: they have a profound effect on the world's climate and ocean systems and are a unique laboratory for the study of global processes, including, as she set out so well, climate change. The United Kingdom has a long history with the polar...

Orders of the Day: European Union (Audit of Benefits and Costs of UK Membership) Bill (20 Jun 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...areas that he has set out for the commission to look at. Of course, the Stern report looked into the environment and had much to deal with. There could well be early agreement on what constitutes climate change and associated issues, but what I am arguing is that the economic, national security and defence benefits of EU are extremely wide-ranging. Let me make some more progress and...

Strategic Framework (FCO) (20 May 2008)

Meg Munn: ...£1.6 billion in 2007-08 to £1.7 billion in 2010-11. That will provide substantial increases in resources, particularly for counter-terrorism—I thank him for his kind comments on that—climate change and our work in Afghanistan.

Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: China (13 May 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...people will die. We will continue to urge China, as well other countries in the region, to make those points to the Burmese Government. This is not a political issue; it is a humanitarian issue. On climate change, we are in discussions with the Chinese on the development of technology. We will continue to work on those issues, which affect us all and on which we need that international...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Departmental Carbon Emissions (13 May 2008)

Meg Munn: ...A further £812,608 has been paid to REEEP to offset the same category of travel undertaken in 2005 and 2006. This will be used to purchase credits in a scheme in a developing country which is also a key climate change partner. Travel undertaken in 2007 will be similarly offset once the level of emissions are known.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Climate Change (21 Apr 2008)

Meg Munn: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has regular discussions with his US counterpart on a range of issues, including on climate change, as do ministerial and policy colleagues. Tackling climate change is key to global security and prosperity and that is why we have made "promoting a high growth, low carbon economy" one of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's four priorities. We will...

[Mr. Eric Martlew in the Chair] — Darfur (1 Apr 2008)

Meg Munn: .... The war between north and south Sudan and the rebel uprising in Darfur were caused by marginalisation. The Government in Khartoum failed to meet their people's needs. That was exacerbated by climate change and regional interference. One hon. Member asked what the Darfur rebels wanted. They want a fair share of the oil wealth and power sharing for Darfur. Others want regime change in...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...the trooping of the colour explained to him, and we can discuss that subject, too. The hon. Member for North Southwark and Bermondsey raised the important issue of the Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council, and I pay tribute to his work as a council member. We support the excellent activities that the organisation undertakes. In particular we support the Commonwealth youth forum, which the...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...the Prime Minister's meeting with the Caribbean Heads of Government. We should also note the very important UK-Caribbean ministerial forum that will be taking place this summer in London, the agenda for which will focus on climate change and economic development.

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...on electoral reform, is now fully engaged in supporting the implementation of that power-sharing agreement. As we all know, the important thing was not only getting the agreement, but ensuring that things changed as a result. I am delighted that Kamalesh Sharma will be the next secretary-general of the Commonwealth. We already have a good relationship with India over Commonwealth issues,...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...it develop a more active role in identifying and helping to defuse potential conflict situations. It can also be a very positive force on important world issues, such as tackling radicalisation and climate change and advancing human rights and good governance. Last year, when I was Minister for Women and Equality, I had the honour to represent the UK at the meeting of Commonwealth women's...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...trade, among other issues. Meanwhile, we look forward to hosting the UK-Caribbean ministerial forum in London in July. It is a key event for the UK-Caribbean relationship. The agenda will include security, climate change and economic development in the Caribbean. The Commonwealth is unique among international organisations in having the Commonwealth ministerial action group, of which we...

Royal Assent: The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth (20 Mar 2008) has video

Meg Munn: ...Pakistan should return to the fold of the Commonwealth and I hope we can see that process through in the coming weeks. In November, the Commonwealth Heads of Government in Kampala acknowledged that climate change is rapidly becoming a defining global issue of our times and a natural focus for the organisation. It was appropriate that the theme of this year's Commonwealth day was "The...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Indonesia: Politics and Government (17 Mar 2008)

Meg Munn: I met Indonesian Finance Minister, Dr. Sri Mulyani Indrawati, in London on 15 January. I discussed with her a range of bilateral and multilateral issues, including climate change and Burma as well as the situation in Papua. The Government's position on Papua is longstanding. We support the territorial integrity of Indonesia and do not therefore support calls for independence for Papua. We...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Embassies: Waste Management (13 Mar 2008)

Meg Munn: The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is responsible for the Climate Change Bill, including proposed charges for the collection of household rubbish. Diplomats' liability to pay dues, taxes and charges is dependent on the exact terms of any relevant legislation and our obligations under the 1961 Vienna convention on diplomatic relations. This will be considered at the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Japan: Foreign Relations (10 Mar 2008)

Meg Munn: Relations between Japan and the UK are excellent. We co-operate closely on a range of key global issues including climate change, development, international security and science and technology, as outlined in the 2007 UK-Japan Joint Statement. Our two countries also enjoy thriving economic and trade links, and Japanese investment continues to be very important for the UK economy. In addition...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Bilateral Relations (19 Feb 2008)

Meg Munn: My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's recent visit to China strengthened UK-China relations. As a result of his visit a new trade target was announced; new areas of co-operation on climate change, sustainable cities, education, health, science and Olympics links.

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Antarctic: Research (6 Feb 2008)

Meg Munn: The UK is committed to maintaining its leading role in Antarctic science and research, including in areas such as climate change, sea level rise and the sustainable use of natural resources. The contribution of UK scientists, especially those at the British Antarctic Survey, a research institute of the Natural Environment Research Council, not only helps increase our understanding of the...

Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs: Climate Change (24 Jan 2008)

Meg Munn: holding answer 16 January 2008 10 Foreign and Commonwealth Office officials attended some or all of the 13(th) Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Bali, Indonesia. Seven of these staff are normally based in Jakarta, including our ambassador to Indonesia, Charles Humfrey, and three are normally based in London, including my right hon. Friend the...