The United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures "COP27" held in Egypt aims to develop a plan to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gases by 2030.



In the negotiations so far, there has been conflict between the developed countries, which are asking emerging countries to strengthen their emissions reductions, and the emerging countries, which are reluctant to reduce emissions further.

Working-level negotiations are continuing at COP27, and on the 12th, one week has passed since the opening.



Last year's conference agreed to pursue efforts to limit the increase in global average temperature to 1.5 degrees Celsius, but the latest United Nations analysis shows that countries' reduction targets will not be sufficient to limit the increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2030. Further reductions are needed by 2020.



COP27 aims to formulate a plan to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by each country by 2030, but in negotiations so far, developed countries and emerging countries are at odds over specific plans.



According to people involved in the negotiations, there are many points of contention, with developed countries demanding that emerging countries also step up their efforts to reduce emissions, and that emerging countries are reluctant to further reduce emissions, and that advanced countries should take the lead in reducing emissions. It means that it remains.



Going forward, the focus will be on progressing negotiations at the ministerial-level meeting starting on the 14th and reaching an agreement on an effective plan.

Environmental groups and others marched around the venue

On the 12th, at the COP27 venue, environmental groups based in Africa and the Middle East called for a demonstration to appeal for progress in the negotiations.



About 200 people participated in the demonstration, and after walking around the venue, the participants made speeches and demanded financial support for banning the use of fossil fuels, damage caused by the adverse effects of climate change, and "loss and damage." rice field.



In addition, he appealed that “there is no solution to climate change without human rights,” quoting the title of a book by an activist detained by the Egyptian government, the chair country, and chanting, “We are not giving in,” to liberate him. I was looking for it.



A woman who participated from Spain said, "I'm worried because the progress of the negotiations in the first week is slow. We need to create a fund for loss and damage and make sure the money flows to the countries that need it."



A man from Kenya also said, "By raising my voice, I want developed countries to understand the issues facing Africa."