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Joint statement between COP26 President Alok Sharma and Spain's Minister Teresa Ribera

Joint statement between COP26 President Alok Sharma and Spain's Minister Teresa Ribera

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Ministers set out determination to closely cooperate and lead by example ahead of COP26....

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The vital role of science in tackling climate change

The vital role of science in tackling climate change

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma's opening address on the second day of the Met Office Science Conference 2021: Science for a resilient future. ...

COP26 President celebrates crucial climate partnership during visit to Italy

COP26 President celebrates crucial climate partnership during visit to Italy

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma highlights strong partnership and collaboration with Italy on this year’s UN Climate Conference as he completes a two-day ...

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Joint statement from COP26 President Alok Sharma and Italian Ecological Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani

Joint statement from COP26 President Alok Sharma and Italian Ecological Transition Minister Roberto Cingolani

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

In a joint statement, COP26 President, Alok Sharma and Italian Ecological Transition Minister, Roberto Cingolani, show the UK and Italy’s commitment t...

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Protecting people and nature from the effects of the climate crisis

Protecting people and nature from the effects of the climate crisis

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma's video speech on averting, minimising and addressing loss and damage caused by climate change at the Risk-informed Early ...

COP26 President welcomes Vatican’s support to highlight faith leaders’ role on climate action

COP26 President welcomes Vatican’s support to highlight faith leaders’ role on climate action

Monday, 10 May 2021

Alok Sharma highlights four COP26 goals on visit to Vatican City...

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Embracing the possibilities of our green future

Embracing the possibilities of our green future

Monday, 10 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate addresses CEOs at Business 7 Summit, welcoming new sign-ups to Race to Zero campaign and urging others to follow their lead....

Business and industry leaders urged to accelerate climate action and seize opportunities of net zero

Business and industry leaders urged to accelerate climate action and seize opportunities of net zero

Monday, 10 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate, Alok Sharma, will call on businesses around the world to take action to address climate change as the Business 7 Summit con...

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Sir David Attenborough named COP26 People’s Advocate ahead of crucial UN climate change summit

Sir David Attenborough named COP26 People’s Advocate ahead of crucial UN climate change summit

Sunday, 09 May 2021

Historian and broadcaster to address world leaders and the public ahead of and at COP26 in November...

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Geospatial Commission announces up to £4m for second phase of transport location data innovation competition

Geospatial Commission announces up to £4m for second phase of transport location data innovation competition

Sunday, 09 May 2021

Geospatial Commission in partnership with Innovate UK launch phase 2 of its transport location data SBRI competition to support the future of mobility...

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COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma visits summit partner Italy

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma visits summit partner Italy

Sunday, 09 May 2021

The COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will arrive in Italy, the UK’s COP26 partner, tomorrow for talks to ensure we deliver an ambitious outcome a...

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COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to visit Vatican City

COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma to visit Vatican City

Sunday, 09 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma will arrive at the Vatican City tomorrow to meet with Church figures to discuss the importance of faith leadersh...

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Civilian Gallantry List: May 2021

Civilian Gallantry List: May 2021

Friday, 07 May 2021

This lists the names of people who have received The Queen's Gallantry Medal and The Queen's Commendation for Bravery....

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Government spending with small businesses continues to rise

Government spending with small businesses continues to rise

Friday, 07 May 2021

New data published today shows that government spending with SMEs continues to rise....

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Rising to the challenges of the climate crisis by working together

Rising to the challenges of the climate crisis by working together

Friday, 07 May 2021

COP26 Alok Sharma's remarks at a press conference hosted by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, f...

PM appoints new member of Senior Salaries Review Body: 7 May 2021

PM appoints new member of Senior Salaries Review Body: 7 May 2021

Friday, 07 May 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has appointed Mr Ian McCafferty CBE as a member of the Senior Salaries Review Body....

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Progress on climate action but with more to do on the road to COP26

Progress on climate action but with more to do on the road to COP26

Friday, 07 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the closing of the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, co-hosted by the UK and Germany....

COP26 President welcomes Denmark’s leading role in the fight against climate change

COP26 President welcomes Denmark’s leading role in the fight against climate change

Thursday, 06 May 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma, praised the leadership Denmark is showing on climate action, following a visit earlier this week. ...

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Focussing on climate negotiations with six months to go until COP26

Focussing on climate negotiations with six months to go until COP26

Thursday, 06 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the opening of the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue, which is co-hosted by the United Kingdom and Germany....

The importance of development banks raising climate ambition ahead of COP26

The importance of development banks raising climate ambition ahead of COP26

Wednesday, 05 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma opened the 54th Annual Asian Development Bank meeting in a session called, "Raising the Bar on Climate Ambition - Road to ...

Turning ambition into action for adaptation to the effects of climate change ahead of COP26

Turning ambition into action for adaptation to the effects of climate change ahead of COP26

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the launch of the Adaptation Action Coalition's water tracker, at a satellite event of the Petersberg Climate Dialogue ...

UK and India deepen work on climate change on the road to successful COP26

UK and India deepen work on climate change on the road to successful COP26

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

UK and India agree urgent action to tackle climate change during leader-level call...

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A zero emissions future for road transport

A zero emissions future for road transport

Tuesday, 04 May 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at 'Breakthroughs in the Race to Zero Emissions Vehicles' - a Petersberg Climate Dialogue satellite event, hosted by High ...

The Rt Hon Lord Geidt appointed as Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests

The Rt Hon Lord Geidt appointed as Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests

Wednesday, 28 April 2021

The Prime Minister has appointed the Rt Hon Lord Geidt as the new Independent Adviser on Ministers’ Interests...

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COP President Designate welcomes ministers and leaders to the 2nd ZEV Transition Council

COP President Designate welcomes ministers and leaders to the 2nd ZEV Transition Council

Tuesday, 27 April 2021

Alok Sharma welcomed participants who had attended the first meeting in November 2020, as well as new participants, including Germany and the USA. ...

Building a global response to match the scale and urgency of the climate crisis

Building a global response to match the scale and urgency of the climate crisis

Thursday, 22 April 2021

COP26 President Alok Sharma at the 2021 Leaders Summit on Climate, hosted by President of the United States Joe Biden. ...

New global partnership launched to fight future pandemics

New global partnership launched to fight future pandemics

Tuesday, 20 April 2021

The Government will launch a new Pandemic Preparedness Partnership (PPP) to save lives from future diseases and prevent another global pandemic....

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Second Energy Transition Council Ministerial & Rapid Response Facility launch

Second Energy Transition Council Ministerial & Rapid Response Facility launch

Monday, 19 April 2021

Rapid Response Facility launched as a new technical assistance initiative to support countries’ energy transitions....

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Alok Sharma speaks at the second ministerial meeting of the Energy Transition Council

Alok Sharma speaks at the second ministerial meeting of the Energy Transition Council

Monday, 19 April 2021

COP26 President-Designate delivers opening remarks, launching the Council's Rapid Response Facility....

Readout from meeting between COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan

Readout from meeting between COP26 President Designate Alok Sharma and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan

Monday, 19 April 2021

COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma and Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga met today in Tokyo to discuss their countries’ shared commitment to climate ac...

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