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UK Criticized for Funding Fossil Fuel Projects Abroad

12/12/2025

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The UK Government faces criticism for funding 18 oil and gas projects in Africa and Asia.
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, £320 million has funded fossil fuel projects, prompting 'carbon colonialism' concerns.
The British International Investment (BII) holds 30 active fossil fuel investments and is urged to exit.
NGOs call for redirecting the aid budget to renewable energy infrastructure to aid poorer nations.

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The UK Government faces criticism for funding 18 oil and gas projects in Africa and Asia.
Since the Paris Agreement in 2015, £320 million has funded fossil fuel projects, prompting 'carbon colonialism' concerns.
The British International Investment (BII) holds 30 active fossil fuel investments and is urged to exit.
NGOs call for redirecting the aid budget to renewable energy infrastructure to aid poorer nations.