To ensure the success of the COP27 Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Egyptian presidency of COP27 staff and representatives of the UNFCCC held a series of meetings to discuss the current geopolitical challenges to the conference leadership.
The meetings, facilitated by the Centre for Multilateral Negotiations (CEMUNE), discussed the “current situation in Ukraine, high energy prices, and predicted economic recession,” said the COP27 Communication center in a statement.
“The role of the COP27 Presidency is to align and converge multiple views, and facilitate transparent, inclusive, and fruitful discussion, while consistently advocating for more progress, ambition and solidarity,” Egyptian Foreign Minister and COP27 President Designate Sameh Shoukry was quoted by the statement.
The meetings were also attended by COP20 President Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, COP26 Lead Negotiator Archie Young, Tomasz Chruszczow (former High Level Climate Champion for COP24), Dr. Hakima El-Haite (former High Level Climate Champion for COP22), and Kaveh Guilanpour (Former Co-Lead Negotiator on Climate Change for the EU).
This year's international gathering aims to establish legally binding commitments for developed countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Egypt focuses on urgent and priority issues in the African continent, in particular, and in developing countries in general, such as adaptation and climate finance.
“Egypt looks forward to building on the outputs of Glasgow to set a global goal for adaptation according to the 'from Glasgow - Sharm El Sheikh' work program, especially after the completion of the Paris Rulebook,” said the Ministry of Environment in a statement.
Source: Egypt Today
