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Anna Gelderd's Climate-related Tweets, Speeches & Votes

We've found the following climate-related tweets, speeches & votes by Anna Gelderd

• 2 Feb 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Cornwall’s rail connectivity depends on a single line through Dawlish. Recent storm damage again highlights the fragility of that route, following the collapse of the sea wall in 2014. Climate change is accelerating faster than our adaptation, and resilience must be built into long-term infrastructure planning. Phase 6 of the Dawlish resilience work and the reopening of the Tavistock line remain shared aspirations for Cornwall and Devon. What comes next must be credible, long-term and capable of carrying the confidence of south-west communities. Existing Department for Transport investment should be leveraged alongside local and regional funding to improve resilience and open new routes.

  Full debate: Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity

• 22 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  It is vital for our Government to turn this tide and make meaningful change, sort out the inherited mess, and make the most of our valuable national resources of fish and shellfish stocks. To that end, I wish to highlight six points. First, will the Government commission work on a fairer regime—one that moves away from a system where those able to buy and lease quota succeed, while smaller-scale fleets struggle? The regime needs to fund science, data collection, monitoring and enforcement, and to recognise the central role of our small boats in coastal communities. That would support a just transition by prioritising low-impact fishing, social value and the long-term stewardship of our seas, while aligning fishing activity with marine protected areas.

  Full debate: Fishing Industry

• 13 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  As climate change opens new routes and access to resources, and as we are one of the Arctic’s closest neighbours, how are the Government working with allies to strengthen our collective security in the region in the face of climate change to ensure that the UK is able to protect our long-term interests alongside other partners from non-Arctic states?

  Full debate: Arctic and High North

• 13 Jan 2026: Parliamentary Speech

  Meur ras, Madam Deputy Speaker. I align myself with the previous comments regarding the tragic loss of life in Cornwall and add my thanks to the local emergency services, utilities companies and local people who worked tirelessly over the weekend to make sure that arms have been put around the most vulnerable in our community. With its ageing population, South East Cornwall has many vulnerable residents who rely on consistent power and water supplies. The extended outages during Storm Goretti left families in unmanageable conditions, and such storms are only likely to increase if we do not tackle climate change. Will the Government work with utility companies to prioritise vulnerable households and ensure faster restoration times during severe weather events?

  Full debate: Storm Goretti

• 30 Apr 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Forests are the green lungs of our planet, and alongside our oceans they absorb vast amounts of the carbon dioxide emitted across the world every day, every month and every year. They hold 80% of the world’s land-based biodiversity and support the livelihoods of 1.6 billion people globally. I know that this Government are supportive of nature—and of the efforts to protect and restore our natural spaces—and forest dwellers and economic development. But we need greater clarity on when these regulations will be introduced and how they will meet our global commitments to halt and reverse deforestation.

  Brazil is home to a third of the world’s remaining primary tropical forests and will host COP30 in November. Reports of forests being felled to build roads for that climate summit in Belém are alarming, as is the extent to which human activities are impacting on the summit. Unless we can make progress at COP30 on enforcing supply chain rules and holding financial institutions accountable, our window of opportunity to end forest loss is at risk of closing. Will the Minister confirm that the Government, while supporting the Brazilian presidency, will take on that huge task and ensure that they push for the most ambitious outcomes on forest protection?

  Full debate: Global Deforestation

• 25 Feb 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  Cornwall was a driving force in Britain’s first industrial revolution. With the right foundations, we can once again lead the industries of the future, whether in renewable energy, marine technology or digital infrastructure. The first step is building those foundations.

  Full debate: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords]

• 29 Jan 2025: Tweet

  Rachel Reeves announced a £28m investment in Cornish Metals today, securing critical raw materials for solar panels, wind turbines & EVs—while creating high-quality jobs in the South West. No trade-off between growth & net zero. Labour is backing British industry & clean energy. [Source]

• 25 Jan 2025: Tweet

  I fully support clean, green energy and attended the recent debate on marine renewables. The UK must achieve energy independence, and Cornwall is well-placed to lead. Renewables can bring jobs & growth, but community voices must be included to protect local livelihoods. https://x.com/annagelderd/status/1883205534310191338/photo/1 [Source]

• 22 Jan 2025: Tweet

  RT @CommonsEAC: With climate change making flooding events more likely, is the Government’s current approach to flood resilience adequate?… [Source]

• 12 Jan 2025: Tweet

  When crisis strikes, women and girls are disproportionately affected. Their safety and empowerment, both at home and abroad, is crucial. Access to support and resources is vital, with climate change fuelling conflict and making more areas uninhabitable. https://x.com/annagelderd/status/1878426998227542054/video/1 [Source]

• 9 Jan 2025: Parliamentary Speech

  I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this vital debate. As she knows, the ongoing climate crisis is making more regions of the world uninhabitable, fuelling conflicts that disproportionately affect women and girls. In humanitarian conflicts, up to 70% of women and girls experience gender-based violence, and we must empower them by elevating their voices and leadership in times of crisis. Does my hon. Friend agree that robust systems must be in place to provide the vital support necessary for women and girls in these times of crisis?

  Full debate: Impact of Conflict on Women and Girls

• 10 Dec 2024: Tweet

  In the recent fishing debate, I raised concerns from South East Cornwall's fishers about space, consultations & stock management. Balancing renewable energy with their needs & the marine environment means: ✅Clean energy ✅Jobs ✅Restored seas ✅Protected fishing grounds https://x.com/annagelderd/status/1866428986911256998/video/1 [Source]

• 28 Nov 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  This Labour Government are rightly committed to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss. Damaging practices have taken a significant toll on the marine environment, and urgent action is needed to secure the sustainability of our fishing industry and restore the health of the sea. Offshore wind is essential to achieving home-grown clean energy, but developments must be carefully sited to minimise disruption to ecosystems, sensitive habitats and our historic fishing grounds.

  Full debate: Fishing Industry

• 14 Nov 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  In my previous work, I have seen some of the big problems we face at home and abroad: the trap of extreme poverty that is so difficult to escape, the threat of instability and conflict, and the challenges posed by climate change. I have also seen the resolve and determination of people to overcome those same challenges, and I have been struck by how the hardest of situations sometimes bring out the very best of us. That spirit can be found in organisations such as the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, which I was so proud to work for, or at local events such as Liskeard Unlocked, which celebrated the town’s shared values of freedom, safety and solidarity with our twinned Ukrainian town of Kopychyntsi.

  Full debate: Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 (Extension) Bill [Lords]

• 22 Oct 2024: Parliamentary Speech

  Cornwall, and South East Cornwall in particular, has the potential to lead the way in the renewable energy revolution and in relation to our food security, offering significant opportunities. Does the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith) agree that it is essential to have a balanced approach that respects our farming and fishing communities, which play a vital role both locally and in national food security and in relation to the environment, on which they depend? We must seize this opportunity to address Cornwall’s economic challenges and ensure that we do not damage ecosystems, as they play such an important role. A partnership approach would enable these essential areas across the UK, and Cornwall in particular, to succeed.

  Full debate: Large-scale Energy Projects and Food Security

• 16 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Renewable energy offers incredible opportunities for coastal and rural areas, especially in South East Cornwall. But it’s crucial that local communities are fully engaged in the transition. Glad to be driving this forward for South East Cornwall???????? https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/offshore-wind-disrupt-fishing-industry [Source]

• 13 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Here in South East Cornwall, we have an incredible opportunity to lead the way with green jobs. We can be at the forefront of renewable energy. Read my latest weekly column in @cornishtimes: https://www.cornish-times.co.uk/opinion/cornwalls-voice-anna-gelderd-labour-mp-for-south-east-cornwall-727502 [Source]

• 08 Oct 2024: Tweet

  Brilliant and insightful session with @_B4NZ on unlocking green finance in South East Cornwall and supporting the transition to Net Zero. Exciting to see progress, let's keep the momentum going ???? #B4NZ #NetZero205 https://x.com/annagelderd/status/1843692971956506657/photo/1 [Source]

• 23 Sep 2024: Tweet

  RT @serauk: at 12.45 How can rural communities benefit from a just transition? How can this work in harmony with nature? And how can we cou… [Source]

• 25 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Today, Labour introduced Great British Energy, which will lower household bills, create more jobs, and tackle climate change. A win for people, planet, and the economy. #SouthEastCornwall is ready to welcome the benefits of this Labour Government. https://twitter.com/ed_miliband/status/1816383093269279066 [Source]

• 25 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Today, Labour introduced Great British Energy, which will lower household bills, create more jobs, and tackle climate change. A win for people, planet, and the economy. https://twitter.com/ed_miliband/status/1816383093269279066 [Source]

• 25 Jul 2024: Tweet

  Labour introduced Great British Energy today, which will lower household bills, and create more jobs in #SouthEastCornwall while tackling climate change. A win for people, planet, and the economy. https://twitter.com/ed_miliband/status/1816383093269279066 [Source]

• 14 Dec 2023: Tweet

  In global climate agreements progress & failures are intertwined. Great analysis here from @fionaharvey on why the FIRST clear direction in 30yrs towards the end of fossil fuels at #COP28 is a win. Better late than never. Now all countries must do their part ???? #UKgov #oilandgas https://twitter.com/fionaharvey/status/1734892969180766252 [Source]

• 28 Nov 2023: Tweet

  Big Oil is killing our ocean. Offshore drilling: ????Destroys ocean wildlife ???? Deepens the climate crisis ???? Pollutes seas with oil, toxic chemicals & plastic Today @OceanaUK launched the Ocean Alliance Against Offshore Drilling. Join them here https://stopoffshoredrilling.org.uk/ https://twitter.com/OceanaUK/status/1729412929877950562 [Source]

• 31 Jul 2023: Tweet

  Offering nothing but a masterclass in #Gaslighting @RishiSunak @grantshapps This new oil & gas will be sold on global markets not deliver energy security for British people, save us money on bills or help us reach #NetZero @OceanaUK @JustStop_Oil @StopCambo #oilandgas https://twitter.com/grantshapps/status/1685898044791828480 [Source]

• 26 Jul 2023: Tweet

  We know who profits whilst putting us all at risk due to the climate crisis. Time to #followthemoney directly to the top of #fossilfuel energy companies like @Equinor Our governments have a duty of care and must #stoprosebank @OceanaUK https://twitter.com/HugoSAS/status/1684128962941956096 [Source]

• 01 Jun 2023: Tweet

  The #fossilfuel age must be over. UK Gov case for developing new #FossilFuels, meaning oil & gas, doesn't stack up. Where is the pace or ambition on moving us to clean renewable energy sources and why would you want to be on the wrong side of history on this one? @grantshapps https://twitter.com/Rebecca_Newsom/status/1664228391459930113 [Source]

• 09 Mar 2023: Tweet

  Let's keep the momentum going up to 2030! Hope is there if we grasp it. Don't let it fall through our hands. @UNBiodiversity #UNwaterconference ???????? #HighSeasTreaty #highseas #COP28 https://twitter.com/UNBiodiversity/status/1633882796723666959 [Source]

• 02 Nov 2022: Tweet

  This is the right call. A bit late. But making the right decision in the end is what matters. Very glad to see UK PM will attend @COP27P #ClimateCrisis #ClimateEmergency #climate #COP27 https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1587746521457500160 [Source]

• 31 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Fantastic bit of reality checking here- that we CAN do amazing things (halted the path towards 4C warmer by 2100) but we MUST do more (get ourselves onto a credible pathway to keep 1.5 alive) #COP27 @UNFCCC https://twitter.com/KHayhoe/status/1586786792065454085 [Source]

• 31 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Wonderful to get some good news ???? now there is a chance. We must reverse deforestation & a tip the balance #naturebasedsolutions #ClimateEmergency #Brazilelections #Lula #climate #nature https://twitter.com/lucysiegle/status/1586857912328245252 [Source]

• 06 Oct 2022: Tweet

  Well said by @pow_rebecca Restoring nature benefits all of us with sustainable food production, improved health, tackling climate change. @DefraGovUK must keep on track to achieve this @mcsuk @GreenAllianceUK https://twitter.com/pow_rebecca/status/1577543500039610368 [Source]

• 12 Sep 2022: Tweet

  Finally, the image that bridges my constant attempts to stay positive in the face of the climate and ecological emergencies & my history degree. #ClimateEmergency #biodiversity #naturecrisis @Cop27P @UNBiodiversity https://twitter.com/WeirdMedieval/status/1569313132987695105 [Source]

• 10 Jun 2022: Tweet

  Today's event @BonnConvention @UNFCCC on the ocean's role in climate change and the solutions that need #oceanactionnow. Join on YouTube at the link below ???? https://twitter.com/edgoodall/status/1534462970390011907 [Source]

• 16 Nov 2021: Tweet

  @AfricanAquatic how exciting! I hope to hear the #whalesongs that you have recovered. Last week @mcsuk and @whalesorg played whalesongs at #COP26 to highlight the oceans role in climate action. Wonderful to learn about what data is being recorded around the world. https://twitter.com/AfricanAquatic/status/1460626716121083905 [Source]