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Cop27 backfires for Egypt as signs of repression mar attempt to bolster image

Harassment of climate summit delegates and holding pen for protesters mar country’s attempt to polish international reputation

The Guardian - UK

Egypt's COP27 envoy dismisses warning of spying on delegates as 'ludicrous'

Egypt's COP27 special envoy dismissed as "ludicrous" reports that his country was spying on delegates at the climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh and said some developing states believed the issue was an intentional distraction by rich nations trying to backtrack on their commitments.

Reuters

UN probes reports of Egyptian police spying on Cop27 delegates

Attendees of the Cop27 climate summit in Egypt have been warned they may be subject to spying by Egyptian security agents, with United Nations officers on Monday confirming they're looking into allegations of surveillance and misconduct by Egyptian police.

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Egypt calls reports of surveillance at COP27 'ludicrous'

A senior Egyptian diplomat has dismissed as “ludicrous” Monday reports that his country’s police have been conducting surveillance of participants at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh

The Independent UK

‘Weaponised app’: Is Egypt spying on COP27 delegates’ phones?

Security analysts warn Egypt’s ‘highly intrusive’ app for Sharm el-Sheikh climate talks can monitor communications.

Al Jazeera

Over 120 Leaders to Attend Climate Talks, Says Egypt

More than 120 world leaders will attend this year's UN climate talks and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event would be responded to “positively,” host Egypt said Friday. Veteran diplomat Wael Aboulmagd, who heads the Egyptian delegation, told reporters that his country had been working…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Over 120 leaders at climate talks, Egypt positive on protest

Egyptian officials say more than 120 world leaders will attend this year’s U_N_ climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh and requests by environmental activists to stage a rally during the event will be responded to “positively."

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Cop27 host accuses countries of making empty public pledges

Egypt has expressed frustration at leaders making positive statements that are abandoned in negotiations

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden pardons thousands convicted for marijuana possession

‘Long overdue’ move could herald federal legalization. Plus, mother of dead Iranian schoolgirl accuses authorities

The Guardian - UK

African countries urge rich nations to honour $100bn climate finance pledge

Ministers rebuke ‘shameful’ failure to meet promises of funding to help poorer countries cope with climate crisis ahead of UN Cop27 summit

The Guardian - UK

Egypt: About 90 Heads of State Confirmed for COP27 Climate Summit

About 90 heads of state have confirmed attendance at November's COP27 climate negotiations in Egypt where they will address issues including energy transition and food security at opening sessions, a senior Egyptian official said on Monday. "We've received a large number of confirmations from around the world, I think the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt: About 90 heads of state confirmed for COP27 climate summit

Reuters

Egypt Working to Prioritize 'Loss and Damage' at COP27

Egypt, which is hosting the upcoming COP27 climate negotiations, is working on how to include compensation for economic losses due to climate catastrophes on the formal agenda of the November summit, the country's special representative of the summit said on Wednesday. Wael Aboulmagd, Egypt's special representative of COP27, told reporters…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cop27: Egyptian hosts urge leaders to set aside tensions over Ukraine

Organisers call on nations to carry on crucial climate negotiations despite differences on geopolitical issues

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Egypt Wants to Shift Focus to Developing Countries in Climate Talks, Says Official

Egypt will position itself as an impartial arbiter while hosting this year's COP27 UN climate summit, as it pushes other nations to act on climate pledges while promoting the interests of the developing world, a senior Egyptian official said. Egypt would also welcome protests within the rules of the Nov.…

Reuters

Egypt wants to shift focus to developing countries in climate talks -official

Egypt will position itself as an impartial arbiter while hosting this year's COP27 U.N. climate summit, as it pushes other nations to act on climate pledges while promoting the interests of the developing world, a senior Egyptian official said.

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