Wednesday 2 November 2022
The Prime Minister has announced he will be attending COP27 next week.
This is after a large backlash to his decision not to make an appearance, which he originally stated was due to a focus on domestic issues.
COP President Alok Sharma and the Egyptian government were some of those who criticised Rishi Sunak’s decision – stating that climate change is just as much a pressing domestic issue as any.
This morning, former PM Boris Johnson revealed his attendance, which applied further pressure on Sunak to show face.
He tweeted: “There is no long-term prosperity without action on climate change. There is no energy security without investing in renewables. That is why I will attend COP27 next week: to deliver on Glasgow’s legacy of building a secure and sustainable future.”
https://twitter.com/RishiSunak/status/1587746521457500160?s=20&t=mlJvq-MZGmMzDdJ0GrRsHw
King Charles is still not expected to attend, instead holding a pre-conference in Buckingham Palace on Friday.
The climate summit will begin on Sunday in Sharm El-Sheikh, with world leaders and key politicians coming together to discuss critical action on climate change.