The Summary of this briefing sets out the key points arising
from our research. It is supported by five Parts which provide
relevant material in a series of readily assimilable graphics and
explanatory notes. The format enables the reader to gain an
overview of the topic and explore particular points of
interest.
The Briefing covers the following areas:
- Part 1 provides information on the departments involved in
providing aid and the ways in which they deliver it;
- Part 2 provides an analysis of recent UK expenditure on aid for
environmental protection and climate change, the UK’s commitment to
provide ‘Fast Start’ funding, and the planned expansion of aid for
climate change during 2011-12 to 2014-15;
- Part 3 sets out how DFID’s previous performance framework
established under the last government addressed environmental
protection and climate change; the present government’s priorities
for environmental protection and climate change, including plans to
develop performance indicators; and progress against the United
Nation’s Millennium Development Goal for ensuring environmental
sustainability;
- Part 4 describes current developments within DFID, including
its intention to become more “climate smart” by ensuring that its
programmes take account of, and are resilient to, climate change.
It also provides information on DFID’s current reviews of its aid
programmes; and
- Part 5 describes the international framework for monitoring and
reporting aid expenditure, and the comparative performance of the
UK against other donors.
March 2011