Yesterday, Science & Youth day took place at the COP27 Summit, providing a platform and voice to both scientists and the youth of today to share ideas and success stories with leaders and key decision-makers. Here's our round up of the latest COP27 headlines you don't want to miss out on!
China’s top climate official has said the US must take responsibility for any reconciliation between the two countries at the Cop27 climate summit, calling on the US to “clear the barriers” to talks.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/09/cop7-china-us-climate-talks-taiwan
Dubbed “Africa’s COP”, Carbon Brief analysis shows that record numbers of participants from African nations have registered for COP27 – as well as from least developed countries and small island states. Similarly, the number of NGO observers is provisionally the second-highest in COP history.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-which-countries-have-sent-the-most-delegates-to-cop27/
Oil and gas industries have 636 representatives at Egypt conference – a rise of more than 25% on previous year.
Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has created a comprehensive infographic explaining what COP27 is, what's important and why it matters.
https://eciu.net/analysis/infographics/cop27-explainer-infographic
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a major new fund to support the local ecosystem, contributing $15 million (€14.9) to the Global Fund for Coral Reefs (GFCR).
All large car parks in France will be covered by solar panels under new legislation approved as part of president Emmanuel Macron’s renewable energy drive.
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