ECDPM at COP27

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After six years, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) is back in Africa with a spotlight on contributions from Africa. COP27 will take place from 6 to 18 November in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. The Glasgow Climate Pact at COP26 failed to capture the emergency mode that many countries called for. A lot will depend now on this COP that will strongly focus on food, water, and adaptation (finance).

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We have been looking at the effects of climate change and sustainable food systems for many years from a variety of different and equally relevant perspectives. Before, during and after COP27 we will continue to share our analysis and opinions and facilitate discussions by organising relevant events.

To meet climate change adaptation needs, we need a systemic, comprehensive approach, involving all stakeholders.

Ambassador Seyni Nafo at an ECDPM briefing

Our work

Debt reform for climate action: Demand grows louder, but will Europe respond?

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Commentary

Debt reform for climate action: Demand grows louder, but will Europe respond?

Commentary

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COP27 can do more for women bearing the brunt of climate change and conflict

Podcast

ECDPM Talks on: COP27 Episode 2

Brief

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Investing in sustainable food systems: A methodology and lessons learned from Africa

Commentary

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Will COP27 be a breakthrough in addressing climate-related mobility?

Podcast

ECDPM Talks on: COP27

Brief

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European responses to transboundary climate impacts and insecurity

Commentary

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A reality check for Europe-Africa climate diplomacy

Commentary

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Managing water, energy and food security in times of geopolitical turmoil

Brief

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Climate risk mispricing: Why better assessments matter in financing for development

Article

Climate and food: Two crises that need to be solved together

Commentary

How to feed Africa’s growing population: Lessons from India’s Green Revolution

Brief

Supporting adaptation in African agriculture – A policy shift since the EU Green Deal?

Events

During COP27, ECDPM (co-)organised a number of events.

Event

COP27 side event: Adapting to transboundary climate risks in food trade

Event

COP27 side event: The water-energy-food nexus in the Sahel, North Africa and the Middle East

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COP27 side event: Building bridges between finance and development cooperation for the adaptation of food systems

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COP27 side event: Promoting more and better (blended) finance for the adaptation of African food systems

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If you would like to know about our work on climate adaptation, just transition and food security, give us feedback or share your thoughts on specific issues, you can get in touch with our experts via our people page. For enquiries related to outreach and media, please contact Virginia Mucchi or Isabell Wutz.