COP27 takes place amid worsening poverty, hunger and war, and higher prices, exacerbating many interlinked climate, environmental and socio-economic crises. Crossing it, the world faces risks of far more severe climate change effects on people and ecosystems, especially in the tropics and sub-tropical zone. Stronger climate action neededIn international negotiations, rich nations have evaded historical responsibility for climate debt by only focusing on current emissions. Another world is possibleAnother world is possible. The luxury hotels there are charging rates that have put COP27 beyond the means of many, especially climate justice activists from poorer countries.

Source: The Edge Markets November 22, 2022 11:36 UTC