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COP27 round-up—14 November 2022 (Gender Day and Water Day)

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Published on: 14 November 2022

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LNB News 14/11/2022

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Issue Date: 14 November 2022

Published Date: 14 November 2022

Jurisdiction(s): United Kingdom

Article summary

The second week of COP27 started with Gender Day and Water Day, which saw the launch of the Action on Water, Adaptation and Resilience initiative, the African Cities Water Adaptation Fund, the Global Shield against Climate Risks, and the Forest and Climate Leaders’ Partnership. In addition, the Roof Over Our Heads initiative was announced, the Joint Statement on Green Hydrogen and Green Shipping was signed and the Actions After Impacts discussion paper was published. A High-Level Ministerial round table on pre-2030 ambitions and the Informal Stocktaking Plenary also took place.

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