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Green Party MP Caroline Lucas told Sky News that the IPCC report"is likely to be the most important report of our lifetimes".But Ms Lucas attacked Mr Sharma and the UK government for allowing more oil and gas fields in the North Sea."But on the other hand he is also simultaneously saying he backs new oil and gas fields.
Mr Sharma is tasked with persuading countries including China, India, Russia, Australia and Brazil to make concrete commitments and policies to cut emissions, while trying to persuade the UK, European Union and other wealthy nations to meet a pledge of £100bn a year in climate finance for the developing world.
Labour MP David Lammy said the reports of Mr Sharma flying tens of thousands of miles during a pandemic are"worrying" and demonstrate that"it is one rule for them, another for us".Labour on Sharma travel: 'One rule for them' "It makes a vital difference, to build those personal relationships which are going to be incredibly important as we look to build consensus."The stakes will be raised again this week when the IPCC lays out the practical impact climate change will have on the world.
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