COP27 comes to Egypt

Egypt’s COP27 Presidency places action at the heart of its agenda for the summit

 In November 2022, COP27 convenes in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, at a moment when geopolitical instability is threatening to stall the climate agenda. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated global energy supply issues, already under strain amidst the post-Covid recovery, prompting a rush to fossil fuels by governments across the West. This is set against the backdrop of a summer that saw temperature records broken all over Europe.

It's little wonder, then, that the pre-summit talk is marked by a sense of urgency and a determination to move beyond words. Organized around a series of thematic days, including Finance, Decarbonization and Energy, Egypt aims to build on

The need for a "just transition" is highlighted