Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 59614

Forests: Fire Prevention

Tabled: 12 June 2025

Answered: 20 June 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in countries with tropical forests on steps to prevent forest fires since 5 July 2024.

Answer

Catherine West

The UK is determined to ensure action to protect and restore tropical forests is an international priority ahead of COP30 in Brazil in November 2025. Wildfires are a focus of the Canadian G7 Presidency in 2025 and the UK supports regional and internationa...

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