COP27: Ukraine a reason to act fast on climate change – Rishi Sunak
PM Rishi Sunak has said the war in Ukraine is a reason to act faster to tackle climate change.
Speaking at the climate summit COP27, he said – “Climate and energy security go hand-in-hand.”
Leaders from 120 countries are meeting in Egypt to discuss next steps in curbing climate change.
Key topics are compensation and support for the most-affected countries.
“Putin’s abhorrent war in Ukraine and rising energy prices across the world are not a reason to go slow on climate change. They are a reason to act faster,” Mr Sunak said.
“We can bequeath our children a greener planet and a more prosperous future […] There really is room for hope,” he added.
Leaders are urging rich countries to stay the course in stopping further climate change, despite the war in Ukraine and global financial problems.
