Realistic action plan needed to avert global climate change disaster

If the world’s richest countries were to repurpose a portion of their $7 trillion subsidies, then the $100 billion pledge to help poorer nations cope with climate change woes, would help a great deal.

Prior to the 27th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27) held in Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi was upbeat in hosting what was billed as the “Africa COP,” asserting that the world understands better the extent of the disruptive climate impacts and what was required.