What was achieved at COP 27?
The UN Climate talks that took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt ended with an agreement to create a “Loss and Damage” Fund for Vulnerable Countries bearing the brunt of the climate crisis. But the conference failed to deliver significant emission reductions. Our guest today is Rachel Cleetus policy director with the Climate and Energy program at the Union of Concerned Scientists. Ahead of the conference Cleetus asked if We can Get Off the ‘Highway to Climate Hell’? So what was achieved at COP 27 and what was left out?