COP 27 and the Middle East – From Ambitious Climate Pledges to Action?

<p>The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Egypt from 6 to 18 November 2022. The location in Egypt, part of a wider Middle East region vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, offers a better opportunity to reflect regional concerns, challenges, and diverse national circumstances. This public discussion aims to examine the current state of climate action and implementation gaps in the Middle East.</p> <ul><li>What are the key climate change challenges facing the Middle East countries?</li> <li>What are the climate adaptation implementation gaps in the Middle East?</li> <li>How will variant national circumstances shape Middle East countries’ contribution to climate mitigation and global energy transition?</li> <li>What are the specific climate policies and aspects of governance that contribute to more effective climate mitigation and adaptation?</li> <li>How can Middle East countries adapt to extreme weather events?</li> <li>What is the current state and gaps of climate finance in the Middle East?</li> <li>How can Middle East countries seize the opportunity to voice their regional climate concerns and interests at COP 27?</li> </ul> <p>The Middle East Institute, in collaboration with the Middle East Centre of the London School of Economics and Political Science, will host two panels to tackle these and other questions.</p>