Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 60240

Forests: Indigenous Peoples

Tabled: 16 June 2025
Answered: 25 June 2025

Question

Anna Gelderd

LabourSouth East Cornwall

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities in rainforest countries.

Answer

Catherine West
We recognise the global contribution Indigenous Peoples and local communities (IPLCs) make to climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation, and inclusive and sustainable development, and support global efforts to recognise and advance their contri...

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