The United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures "COP27" held in Egypt is in the final stages, and the final negotiations toward an agreement between developed and developing countries over financial support for the damage caused by climate change are being carried out. it is continuing.

"COP27" was originally scheduled to end on the 18th, but the session has been extended and negotiations are still ongoing.



The biggest focus is on how to proceed with financial support specializing in "loss and damage" caused by climate change. Differences of opinion remain with the developed world side.



Under these circumstances, on the 18th, developed countries such as the United States and the EU = European Union presented a compromise plan that would compromise with developing countries.



After that, in the proposed chairman's proposal, it was decided that new financial support, including funds, would be provided at this year's COP, and that the specific details would be considered at next year's COP28.



Financial support for the damage caused by climate change has been sought for many years by developing countries that have suffered severe damage from extreme weather events such as droughts and floods.



Negotiations are entering the final phase as to whether countries can overcome their differences and reach an agreement on the global issues facing the world.

Environment Minister Nishimura returns to Japan without seeing the end

Minister of the Environment Nishimura, who participated in "COP27," the United Nations conference on climate change countermeasures, responded to reporters during the conference in the early hours of the 20th Japan time, saying, "Even in such an international situation, all I believe that we were able to demonstrate once again the determination of the Parties to work together to tackle climate issues."



Regarding financial support for the damage caused by climate change, which is the biggest point of contention, and "loss and damage," he said, "For Japan, it is important not only to provide financial support, but also technical support in order to firmly support vulnerable countries. However, developing countries still asked for funds," he said, adding, "I think we are getting closer to an agreement while listening to the results of various negotiations."



And Minister Nishimura returned to Japan to deal with the Diet without seeing the end of the session due to the extension of the session.