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International development in a contested world: ending extreme poverty and tackling climate change

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

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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.

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