PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Egypt where 2022 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change COP27 kicked off on Monday at the Sharm El-Sheikh International Conference Centre.
The presidency said in a statement that Ramaphosa accepted an invitation by the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to participate in the Sharm El-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit scheduled until Tuesday.
In a statement, the Presidency said that this is in line to present an opportunity to advance African priority issues.
“With COP27 taking place in Africa, it presents an opportunity to advance African priority issues, namely: Recognition of Africa’s special needs and circumstances; Raising the ambitions on mitigation, adaptation and support to developing countries. Advance financing arrangements for loss and damage. Build on progress made in Glasgow on the importance of Just Transitions. Advance discussions on the special needs and circumstance of Africa.”
Ramaphosa will co-chair the High-Level Roundtable on Just Transition and tomorrow he is expected to deliver a national statement during the high-level segment of the summit.
“President Ramaphosa will on 07 November 2022 Co-Chair the High Level Roundtable on Just Transition, which will allow discussions on innovative approaches to addressing climate change in the context of Just Transition, inspired by the South African Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). On 08th November 2022, the President will deliver a national statement during the high-level segment of the summit.”
“During the summit, the Government of Egypt will convene 6 high-level Round Tables on Just Transition; Food Security; Innovative Finance and Climate Development; Investing in Future of Energy; Climate Change and Sustainability of Vulnerable Communities and Water Security. These roundtables will be attended by the HOSG, Heads of observer organisations and specially invited guests.”
Ramaphosa will be supported by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Naledi Pandor, and the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy.
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