Wednesday, January 11, 2023
COP27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh in many ways an African COP. There was broad participation from the Continent, including States, regional bodies and a vibrant civil society. Above all, it placed the issue of climate justice at the centre: the countries that contributed least to the climate crisis are the ones paying the highest price. Those who polluted must pay their climate debt, so that no one is left behind.