Leaders of developing countries display climate change struggles at COP 27 – Egypt Today

Leaders of developing countries display climate change struggles at COP 27 – Egypt Today

CAIRO – 7 November 2022: The chiefs of state of a number of developing countries presented their nations' struggle with climate change on Monday at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh.

King Abdullah of Jordan stated that Dead Sea levels are getting lower by three feet per annum because of climate change, adding that the phenomenon is taking its toll on Jordan River, Tigris, and Euphrates.

King Abdullah also lamented that that protectorates and archeological sites in Jordan are in peril because of climate change, calling for concerting international efforts to reverse the damage.

Kenya President William Rutto said that aid had to be disbursed to around four million citizens this year because of climate change. Rutto elaborated that floods ruined schools, houses, hotels and businesses.

The Kenyan president further added that his country spent $3 million on feeding species at forests and inhibiting fires. He pointed out that Kenya suffers from floods and pollution, showcasing that five million in his country need humanitarian aid.

On the bright side, President Rutto highlighted that Kenya has the potential to produce 100,000 of clean energy such as solar, wind and green hydrogen.

King of Tonga said that the displacement of citizens in his country had become common because