Africa: Energy
Lords · Question HL10025 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 16 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Oates
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to support a just energy transition for Africa, particularly for vulnerable communities with limited access to electricity.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 16 Sep 2025
The UK is strongly committed to promoting access to clean energy in Africa. Investments by British International Investment (BII) currently provide clean energy access to over 26 million people. Our £11.6 billion UK international climate finance also supp...