Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids United KingdomMinister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy |
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Incumbent
Vacant since 5th July 2024 |
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| Style | Minister |
| Reports to | Foreign Secretary Environment Secretary |
| Nominator | Prime Minister |
| Appointer | The King (on the advice of the Prime Minister) |
| Term length | At His Majesty's pleasure |
The Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy is an important job in the UK government. This person works to help the UK deal with big issues like climate change, protecting our environment, and making sure we have enough energy. They work closely with two main government departments: the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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What Does This Minister Do?
This minister's main job is to help the UK work with other countries on climate and environmental goals. They also help create policies for energy use. This role is key for making sure the UK meets its promises to protect the planet. They report to both the Foreign Secretary and the Environment Secretary.
How the Role Has Changed Over Time
The job of the Minister for Climate, Environment and Energy has changed its name several times. It started out focusing more on Asia and the Pacific region.
Early Focus: Asia and the Pacific
From 2010 to 2017, the role was often called the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Asia and the Pacific. People like Henry Bellingham and Mark Simmonds held this position. Their main focus was on the UK's relationships with countries in Asia and the Pacific.
Expanding to Climate and Energy
Later, the job title changed to Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific. Mark Field held this role. After that, it went back to being a Parliamentary Under-Secretary role for a short time.
In 2020, the title became Minister of State for Asia, held by Nigel Adams and Amanda Milling. It then expanded to include the Middle East, becoming Minister of State for Asia and the Middle East.
Adding Climate and Environment Responsibilities
The role really started to focus on climate and environment in September 2022. It was then called Minister of State for Asia, Energy, Climate and Environment. The Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park held this position. A month later, the name changed slightly to Minister of State for Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment. This showed a wider focus on global environmental issues.
Current Role: Climate, Environment and Energy
Since November 2023, the role has been known as the Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy. The Lord Benyon held this position until July 2024. This current name clearly shows the main areas of responsibility for this important government job.
People Who Have Held This Role
Many different politicians have held this position as it changed names and responsibilities. They have all worked to represent the UK's interests in different parts of the world and, more recently, on global environmental challenges.
- Henry Bellingham (2010-2012)
- Mark Simmonds (2012-2014)
- James Duddridge (2014-2015, 2015-2016)
- Grant Shapps (2015)
- Alok Sharma (2016-2017)
- Mark Field (2017-2019)
- Heather Wheeler (2019-2020)
- Nigel Adams (2020-2021)
- Amanda Milling (2021-2022)
- The Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (2022-2023)
- The Lord Benyon (2023-2024)
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Henry Bellingham
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Mark Simmonds
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James Duddridge
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Alok Sharma
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Mark Field
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Heather Wheeler
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Nigel Adams
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The Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
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The Lord Benyon
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