COP27 to address African concerns on climate, fair transition to green economy: Egypt’s FM – Egypt Today

COP27 to address African concerns on climate, fair transition to green economy: Egypt’s FM – Egypt Today

CAIRO – 22 September 2022: The Climate Change Conference of the UN (COP27) will work on addressing the concerns of African countries in the climate field, including the implementation of climate pledges and transition toward green economy, said Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry. Shoukry, also president-designate of COP27, made the remarks during the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) in New York on Wednesday held on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). During the committee meeting, Shoukry affirmed that COP27 will address the issue of adaptation to climate change and addressing its harms and losses. The conference will also discuss the issue of providing the adequate funding for developing countries, espciallay in Africa, to address climate challenges. — Egypt MFA Spokesperson (@MfaEgypt) Egypt is preparing to host COP27 between 6 and 18 November and has been keen to build on the success of Glasgow summit (COP26) in a bid to turn climate pledges into actions. The African country has repeatedly affirmed that it will speak for Africa’s aspirations regarding the climate file, with African countries being the most affected with climate change impacts despite being a small contributor to these effects.