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International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change, a white paper on international development

This international development white paper sets out the UK’s plan to accelerate progress to eliminate extreme poverty, and address climate change and biodiversity loss.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, The Rt Hon Lord Cameron, The Rt Hon Rishi Sunak MP and The Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell MP
• Published: 20 November 2023
• Last updated: 22 January 2024 — See all updates

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change. A white paper on international development

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4460-0, CP 975

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It is no longer possible, if it ever was, for a country to determine its future alone. Climate change does not respect national boundaries, nor do pandemics or conflicts. International development has become both more vital and more difficult.

This white paper sets out the UK government’s response to these challenges and how the UK can accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.

The white paper was informed by extensive consultation, including a call for evidence.

Published 20 November 2023
Last updated 22 January 2024 + show all updates

1. 22 January 2024

   Minor corrections to white paper (listed in correction slip) and HTML version added.

2. 20 November 2023

   First published.