UN climate change conference-COP27 begins in Egypt | In photos

Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP27, opened at Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt on Sunday amid growing calls for rich countries to compensate poorer nations most vulnerable to climate change. The November 6-18 gathering of nearly 200 nations will be dominated by the growing need of virtually blameless poor nations for money to cope not just with future impacts, but those already claiming lives and devastating economies.

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Participants visit the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, on November 5. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

Participants visit the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, in Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, on November 5. (AFP)

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A picture shows a view of the main entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, in Egypt's Red Sea resort. (AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

A picture shows a view of the main entrance of the Sharm El Sheikh International Convention Centre, in Egypt's Red Sea resort. (AFP)

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Leaders buffeted by the geopolitical crosswinds of war and economic turmoil will meet in Egypt at the climate summit, tasked with taming the terrifying juggernaut of global warming. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

Leaders buffeted by the geopolitical crosswinds of war and economic turmoil will meet in Egypt at the climate summit, tasked with taming the terrifying juggernaut of global warming. (REUTERS)

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Workers walk past signage promoting COP2, at Peace Road, in Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt.(AP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

Workers walk past signage promoting COP2, at Peace Road, in Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt.(AP)

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As this year’s United Nations climate summit approaches, Egypt’s government is touting its efforts to make Sharm el-Sheikh a more eco-friendly tourist destination.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Nov 06, 2022 02:07 pm IST

As this year’s United Nations climate summit approaches, Egypt’s government is touting its efforts to make Sharm el-Sheikh a more eco-friendly tourist destination.(AFP)

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