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Nov 2022
27m 14s

Did ‘Africa’s COP’ deliver for Africa?

Bbc World Service
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At the start of COP 27 Egyptian President Fattah al-Sisi told the world that it was vital that African countries receive "appropriate support and funding according to the principle of shared responsibilities and burdens”. For years the richest nations have been accused of failing to meet their $100 billion-a-year pledge for funding. It turn out this doesn’ ... Show More
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