UN sustainable development goals discussed in the Lords
18 October 2024
On Thursday 17 October, members of the House of Lords debated the impact of conflict, extreme poverty and climate-related emergencies globally, and achieving the United Nations' sustainable development goals.
Debate
Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour), former Prime Minister's Special Representative for Peacebuilding, put forward the debate.
This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Contributing members included:
- Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top (Labour), former trustee of sustainable development group, the Africa Governance Initiative
- Lord Hannay of Chiswick (Crossbench), former diplomat and former permanent representative to the United Nations
- Lord Callanan (Conservative), shadow minister at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrats), former lecturer at the Wellcome Institute and former trustee of UNICEF.
Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Africa and Lords spokesperson for equalities, responded on behalf of the government.
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