IEMA reacts to COP27 agreement

As the COP27 talks close in Sharm El Sheikh IEMA's CEO Sarah Mukherjee MBE reacts to the agreement saying:

“At the beginning of the COP27 talks we highlighted the catastrophic human risks associated with global warming. These risks still remain in place despite some important developments at this year’s COP27 including support for a loss and damage financing fund for developing nations and new commitments on emissions reductions and renewable energy while the significance of Brazil’s return to the world stage as a climate leader cannot be overstated.

However much more needs to be done to support the Global South in adapting to the worst impacts of climate change and to deliver the green skills and jobs necessary for a sustainable and low-carbon economy.

IEMA is well placed to support the high-level measures agreed in Sharm El Sheikh and will continue to make the case for a radical increase in green skills and knowledge across all sectors as we prepare for COP28 in the UAE next year.