The latest round of international climate change negotiations, COP27 at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, is being labelled the “Adaptation COP”.
The fact the talks are being held in Africa, home to numerous vulnerable and climate-affected countries where adaptation is their only real option, gives weight to this anticipation.
Why adaptation? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has dealt the world a massive climate blow. The plans of most countries to transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy have been set back. With the window for climate action closing, it’s less likely the world will act in time to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
