Ukraine war a reason to expedite climate change action, avers UK PM Rishi Sunak at COP27

Stressing the importance of energy security and climate, Rishi Sunak, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, said that both go "hand in hand."

Leaders from 120 countries met in Egypt in the holiday town of Sharm El-Sheikh. Topics discussed were compensation and support for the affected countries.

Rishi Sunak pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin's abhorrent war in Ukraine was a reason to act faster on climate-related issues. UK PM said there was hope yet for handing out a greener planet for our children with a prosperous future.


Leaders across the globe beseeched rich countries to act for a greener and more conducive climate and stay the course as set in Glasgow a year earlier.



Some hurdles keep coming upon our planet, like the world's economic downturn and the war in Ukraine. Countries fighting climate change pointed out the problems of drought, storms, and floods across the globe, affecting millions of people.

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres summed up the climate situation as a highway to hell with the foot pressed hard on the accelerator. Al Gore, the former Vice President of the USA and an environmentalist said that rich nations should stop depending on fossil fuels to peddle the culture of death. Leaders from Italy, Germany, and France echoed similar words.

US President Joe Biden is due to arrive at the summit on Friday, while John Kerry, his special envoy for the climate, is already in attendance.

FAQs:

1. How many people would be affected by climate change in Africa?
   By 2030, 108-116 million people in Africa are expected to be exposed to sea level rise risk.
2. How many countries are participating in COP27?
   120 countries