Climate Politics
EU Countries Agree on Negotiating Stance Before COP27 Climate Talks
- Bloc signals willingness to discuss loss and damage in Egypt
- Environment ministers target fresh climate plan by year-end
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European Union countries have agreed on a negotiating stance before crunch climate talks in Egypt two weeks from now, opening the door for discussions on how to compensate developing countries for losses caused by extreme weather.
The bloc’s 27 member states signaled support for an agenda item on the issue of loss and damage, according to conclusions agreed by environment ministers on Monday. Still, the bloc is seen as reluctant to create a dedicated facility at this year’s United Nations-convened COP27 summit.