Egypt raises security implications of climate change at COP27
As Egypt hosts the UN climate conference COP27, Cairo is focusing particularly on the harm climate change could do to local and international peace and security.
CAIRO — Egypt is planning to launch an initiative called “Climate Responses and Sustaining Peace” Nov. 12 during the UN climate summit COP27 in the Egyptian resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
The initiative consists of a series of programs to address the security dimensions of climate change and potential risks that may undermine efforts to achieve peace and social stability.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding are sponsoring several discussions during COP27 focusing on the security and political dimensions of climate change. These discussions enhancing the sustainability of peace and security in light of the climate crisis, permanent solutions to mass displacement and financing in fragile environments and conflict areas.
Ayman Tharwat, deputy director of the Egyptian Foreign Ministry's climate, environment and sustainable development department, said in a September press statement, “The initiative will be our first chance to address the security and peace dimensions in climate change conferences.”
