Activists hoped Egypt's COP27 would bring a focus on Africa. They were disappointed
The Egyptian government vowed that COP27 would put the needs of Africa front and center. Advocates say that promise has not been delivered on.
Related Knowledge Center: Climate diplomacy: COP 27
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) produced a groundbreaking agreement to create a “loss and damage” fund to help developing nations cope with the impact of climate change.
But the conference, held from Nov. 6 to Nov. 20, 2022, in Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt, fell short of a hoped-for agreement to speed reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.