COP27: Three reasons rich countries can no longer ignore calls to pay developing world for climate havoc

Nov 18, 2022

Loss and damage is the term used by the UN to describe impacts of climate change that cannot be prevented and to which people cannot adapt.. Image: REUTERS/Beawiharta

Lisa Vanhala

Professor of Political Science, UCL

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COP27 is underway in Sharm El-Sheikh. Image: The Conversation.

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The International Monetary Fund recently announced a resilience and sustainability trust to help vulnerable countries from climate disasters. Image: REUTERS/Beawiharta

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