Although the main topic at COP27 in Egypt was how richer nations could provide financial support for the poorer countries worst hit by climate change, Russia’s war against Ukraine was on everyone’s lips.
Many discussions focused on the negative impacts of the war on climate, energy and food.
Russia didn’t officially comment on the war at COP27, beyond criticising war-related sanctions for damaging the country’s low carbon technologies and green finance and restricting supply chains. Representatives from the Russian government and businesses said they saw the climate crisis as an area for international dialogue and cooperation.
