Berlin hosts international talks on climate change

The 12th Petersberg Climate Change conference started in Berlin on Monday.At the conference, German Foreign Minister AnnalenaBaerbock highlighting the importance of staying focused on climate issues.Baerbock called for a global resolve to tackle climate change problems with Egyptian Foreign Minister.

SamehShoukry, Egyptian Foreign Minister said “It is incumbent upon us in these uncertain times to act swiftly to ensure that climate action remains at the top of the international agenda, and that the current state of affairs is not taken as a pretext to backtrack or renege on previous commitments--especially those related to supporting developing countries."

His comments come after global issues including the conflict in Ukraine and recovery from COVID-19 has drawn attention away from climate issues.Egypt is set to host the United Nations Climate Conference (COP27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in 2022.