Egypt: Don’t let global crises affect fight against climate change

Shukri held a press conference as part of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27), which kicked off in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

COP27 President Shukri declared that the global crises they face must not be allowed to affect their commitments to combat climate change, saying: “These situations must not be a justification for addressing climate threats.” he said he.

Noting that there are millions of people affected by climate change in the world, Shukri pointed out that African countries are suffering from climate change and need support and that these countries are an integral part of the negotiation process at the conference.

Noting that the conference agenda included “loss and damage” related to climate change, Shukri wished the conference a successful and successful end.

SHARM EL-SHEIKH BECOME A GREEN CITY

Meanwhile, a series of preparations were made in the Egyptian coastal city of Sharm el-Sheikh ahead of the UN Climate Summit. With these preparations, the city was given a greener and more environmentally friendly appearance.

During the summit, 250 green buses and 150 electric cars will be in service, of which 130 are electric and 120 run on natural gas. 800 small gasoline-powered passenger cars have also been built to run on natural gas.

In the city, 10 bicycle stations, 3 solar power stations, and electricity and natural gas charging stations were established. More than 90 percent of the city’s hotels will also use solar energy; A field hospital running on clean, renewable energy will serve at the center of the summit.

In addition, as part of the preparations for the summit, 4,000 palm trees and 200 fruit trees were planted in the city, and an 11,000-square-meter “green zone” was created, made up of environmentally friendly buildings.

The Climate Change Conference, which is the world’s most comprehensive summit on combating climate change and began today, will continue until November 18.

At the conference, where more than 100 government officials and more than 40,000 participants from approximately 190 countries are expected, the most important items on the agenda are plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to climate change and climate compensation committed to developing countries. (AA)