The global climate event offers a great opportunity to consider climate change impact on Africa, push for implementing the Paris Agreement as well as the outcomes of COP26, and mobilize global climate action. During a procedural session tomorrow, Foreign Minister and COP27 President-Designate Sameh Shoukry will take over the summit presidency from COP26 President Alok Sharma. The incoming Egyptian COP27 Presidency has identified a range of topics focused on enhancing implementation and raising ambition on broad range of issues related to climate change. These include: Finance Day, Adaptation and Agriculture Day, Water Day, Decarbonization Day, Science Day, Solution Day, Gender Day, Energy Day, Biodiversity Day, Youth and Future Generations Day, Ace and Civil Society Day. Its goal is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Source: Egypt Independent November 06, 2022 10:24 UTC