Carbon Emissions: Falkland Islands
2026-05-13 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL86 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the potential carbon emissions from the proposed Sea Lion oil field in the Falklands, what discussions they have held with the Falklands Islands government about those emissions, and what ste
Answer
While the United Kingdom retains responsibility for defence, security and international affairs, the Falkland Islands Government is otherwise responsible for hydrocarbon development and the relevant regulatory framework, which includes provision for safet...