At COP27, the United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures, the gap between developing countries and developed countries regarding financial assistance specializing in "loss and damage" caused by climate change has not been closed, and negotiations continue. The focus is on whether each country can reach an agreement as the final day of the conference approaches.
COP27, which has been held in Egypt since the 6th of this month, will reach its final day on the 18th.
One of the major themes of this year's COP is financial support for "loss and damage" caused by climate change. The gap of opinion is not closed and the confrontation continues.
Under these circumstances, UN Secretary-General Guterres said at a press conference, "Our negotiations are now in a crisis situation. With only 24 hours left in the conference, countries are divided on many important issues. ”, He clarified the current situation where negotiations are difficult.
In order to limit the global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees, each country needs to accelerate the reduction of emissions, and he said, "It is necessary to show each country's stance in a visible form at the COP." Enough talks about financial support for 'loss and damage', what is needed is action,' he said, calling for a united effort to tackle climate change.
The final day of the conference is scheduled for the 18th, and the focus is on whether each country can reach an agreement through discussions involving ministers.