Policy Insights 139 - Ensuring that COP27 is Truly an ‘African COP’

The Santiago Network was established in 2019 to link vulnerable developing countries with providers of the technical assistance, resources and knowledge needed to mitigate and address loss and damage.17 In addition, developing countries are calling for the establishment of a dedicated funding arrangement for loss and damage.18 While a global agreement on climate action is key, the onus rests on co. [...] It is the chairperson of the AU and the Least Developed Countries Group,a and the president of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment, which provides guidance on preparing a common position for Africa. [...] It is also the chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change, providing political leadership to the Africa Group in climate negotiations and spearheading a common position. [...] In fact, in July 2022 the EU Parliament voted in favour of including gas and nuclear in its green transition framework, with their inclusion in the taxonomy regulation promoting access to private sustainable finance.26 Conclusion A successful outcome will rely heavily on the goodwill between all parties and the leadership of Africa’s member countries COP27 is of paramount importance in the attempt. [...] Copyright is vested in the SA Institute of International Affairs and the authors, and no part may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission, in writing, of the publisher.