The United Nations climate agency published the first draft of the COP27 climate agreement but it has left a lot to be desired. According to Reuters, the draft faces criticism from various circles for including last year’s goals and the lack of clarity when it comes to several key issues. However, sources from the UN made it clear that it is only a draft and all parties are currently engaged in conversations over the final resolutions which will be adopted at the end of the COP27 summit being held in Egypt.

While all countries agreed on limiting the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius, there were disagreements when it comes to stopping the reliance on fossil fuels. While the European Union and India emphasised phasing down on all fossil fuels, the draft did not mention any such resolution.

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It repeated the goal set at the Glasgow Climate Pact in 2021 aimed to “accelerate measures towards the phase down of unabated coal power and phase out and rationalize inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”.&nbsp;

According to Reuters, the other major issue which was brought forward by multiple countries was the formation of a “loss and damage” fund which will be ultilised in rebuilding after any major disaster. It was seen as a boost for poorer nations that are regularly ravaged by various natural disasters.&nbsp;

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While the draft “welcomed” the proposal, no definitive answer was provided on the issue.&nbsp;

In the past few weeks, not all countries have extended support to the proposed disaster fund and experts believe that it can prove to be a major roadblock when it comes to reaching an agreement.&nbsp;

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The United Nations climate agency published the first draft of the COP27 climate agreement but it has left a lot to be desired. According to Reuters, the draft faces criticism from various circles for including last year’s goals and the lack of clarity when it comes to several key issues.

The United Nations climate agency published the first draft of the COP27 climate agreement but it has left a lot to be desired. According to Reuters, the draft faces criticism from various circles for including last year’s goals and the lack of clarity when it comes to several key issues. However, sources from the UN made it clear that it is only a draft and all parties are currently engaged in conversations over the final resolutions which will be adopted at the end of the COP27 summit being held in Egypt. While all countries agreed on limiting the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius, there were disagreements when it comes to stopping the reliance on fossil fuels. While the European Union and India emphasised phasing down on all fossil fuels, the draft did not mention any such resolution. Also read | Russia hits Ukraine's critical infrastructure, missile factory in new strikes It repeated the goal set at the Glasgow Climate Pact in 2021 aimed to “accelerate measures towards the phase down of unabated coal power and phase out and rationalize inefficient fossil fuel subsidies”. According to Reuters, the other major issue which was brought forward by multiple countries was the formation of a “loss and damage” fund which will be ultilised in rebuilding after any major disaster. It was seen as a boost for poorer nations that are regularly ravaged by various natural disasters. Also read | Black Sea grain export deal extended for 120 days, says Ukrainian minister While the draft “welcomed” the proposal, no definitive answer was provided on the issue. In the past few weeks, not all countries have extended support to the proposed disaster fund and experts believe that it can prove to be a major roadblock when it comes to reaching an agreement.

UN publishes first draft of COP27 climate agreement, faces tough criticism

Licypriya Kangujam,&nbsp;born and brought up in India, has already felt the impact of climate change. The 11-year-old asserts that rich and powerful countries like the United States have a responsibility to make up for the "loss and destruction" experienced by less powerful countries like hers.&nbsp;As one of the youngest participants in this month's United Nations climate negotiations in Egypt, Licy, as she is fondly called, is one of India's most outspoken and youngest&nbsp;climate campaigners.

“My generation is the victim of climate change, but I don’t want our future generations to face the consequences of inaction by our leaders,” she told NBC News by phone from Sharm el-Sheikh, a Red Sea resort town in Egypt, where leaders and diplomats from almost 200 countries are gathered for the summit, known as COP27.

“This is a fight for the future of our planet — our future.”

In a first, "loss and damage" payments are on the climate summit's agenda. They have been demanded&nbsp;by dozens of developing countries, many of which are in South Asia, who argue that affluent nations should foot the bill for previous emissions, which are the primary driver of current climate change. The United States, which had earlier opposed the plan, now claims to be amenable to talks.

Licy, who raised funds for her travel to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/some-countries-resisted-mentioning-15degc-goal-in-cop27-text-us-climate-envoy-533576">COP27</a> by selling tea and coffee at a market booth in New Delhi, said she intends to hold the governments there accountable.

“Our leaders keep giving beautiful speeches,” she said. “They keep blaming each other for climate change and fail to take up collective efforts."

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In the eastern state of Odisha in India,&nbsp;where Licy previously resided, storm and subsequent floods claimed the lives of dozens of people. She decided to become a climate activist as a result of the calamity.

Licy and her family migrated to New Delhi the next year where she and her younger sister were able to access higher schooling thanks to the relocation, but the city's air quality, which has been dubbed the most polluted capital in the world, was&nbsp;a problem for them.

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On social media platforms like Twitter, where she has more than 160,000 followers, Licy has amplified calls for climate compensation. Her advocacy has carried her all around the world. She also started the Child Movement, a club that promotes environmental awareness and "spreads information to other youngsters."

Licy's classmates have pledged not to use single-use plastic because of her, and they frequently accompany her to rallies, tree-planting activities, and waste cleanups. One of their key objectives is to make environmental education a required course of study. 
 
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Licypriya Kangujam, born and brought up in India, has already felt the impact of climate change. The 11-year-old asserts that rich and powerful countries like the United States have a responsibility to make up for the "loss and destruction" experienced by less powerful countries like hers.

Licypriya Kangujam, born and brought up in India, has already felt the impact of climate change. The 11-year-old asserts that rich and powerful countries like the United States have a responsibility to make up for the "loss and destruction" experienced by less powerful countries like hers. As one of the youngest participants in this month's United Nations climate negotiations in Egypt, Licy, as she is fondly called, is one of India's most outspoken and youngest climate campaigners. “My generation is the victim of climate change, but I don’t want our future generations to face the consequences of inaction by our leaders,” she told NBC News by phone from Sharm el-Sheikh, a Red Sea resort town in Egypt, where leaders and diplomats from almost 200 countries are gathered for the summit, known as COP27. “This is a fight for the future of our planet — our future.” In a first, "loss and damage" payments are on the climate summit's agenda. They have been demanded by dozens of developing countries, many of which are in South Asia, who argue that affluent nations should foot the bill for previous emissions, which are the primary driver of current climate change. The United States, which had earlier opposed the plan, now claims to be amenable to talks. Licy, who raised funds for her travel to COP27 by selling tea and coffee at a market booth in New Delhi, said she intends to hold the governments there accountable. “Our leaders keep giving beautiful speeches,” she said. “They keep blaming each other for climate change and fail to take up collective efforts." WATCH | 30 Egyptians protest outside COP27 Summit, demand protection of coral reefs In the eastern state of Odisha in India, where Licy previously resided, storm and subsequent floods claimed the lives of dozens of people. She decided to become a climate activist as a result of the calamity. Licy and her family migrated to New Delhi the next year where she and her younger sister were able to access higher schooling thanks to the relocation, but the city's air quality, which has been dubbed the most polluted capital in the world, was a problem for them. Also read | Earth set to face catastrophic warming in 9 years, study shows On social media platforms like Twitter, where she has more than 160,000 followers, Licy has amplified calls for climate compensation. Her advocacy has carried her all around the world. She also started the Child Movement, a club that promotes environmental awareness and "spreads information to other youngsters." Licy's classmates have pledged not to use single-use plastic because of her, and they frequently accompany her to rallies, tree-planting activities, and waste cleanups. One of their key objectives is to make environmental education a required course of study. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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The 27th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit at Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh city reached halfway mark on Saturday. Yet the key issues on the agenda remain unresolved. Negotiators from across the world are working to draft deals, hoping to get all countries on board.&nbsp;

The two-week meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh is focused on pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions and help developing nations cope with climate change-related disasters and the effects of global warming.&nbsp;

Here are the unresolved points of the COP27 agenda in Egypt:

Controlling rising temperatures

Climate change activists have expressed disappointment that the agenda of the COP27 summit falls short of specifying the threshold to which the rising temperature should be controlled. This is reportedly due to pushback from some major oil and gas exporting nations.

Limiting emissions

A proposed draft agreement circulated on Saturday at the COP27 summit had 200 square brackets, Euro News reported. This means that on cutting emissions, countries are yet to reach a common consensus.&nbsp;

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Some countries want emission-control measures on an annual basis whereas others are pressing for a longer-term roadmap.&nbsp;

'Loss and Damage' compensation to developing nations

Pressure from developing countries ensured that the issue of 'loss and damage', compensation to developing nations by their developed counterparts, due to the latter's historical exploitation of the environment was placed on the formal agenda.&nbsp;

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The creation of an actual 'Loss and Damage' fund is yet to see the daylight on which the deadlock between the global south and global north must be resolved in the remaining days of the COP27 summit.

Ceasing the use of fossil fuels

Some countries demand the COP27 negotiations result in an explicit commitment by the nations to phase out the use of fossil fuels. Countries heavily dependent on fossil fuels have not been on board, pointing out the lack of funds required for the transition to renewable sources of energy.&nbsp;

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The 27th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit at Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh city reached halfway mark on Saturday. Yet the key issues on the agenda remain unresolved.

The 27th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP27) climate summit at Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh city reached halfway mark on Saturday. Yet the key issues on the agenda remain unresolved. Negotiators from across the world are working to draft deals, hoping to get all countries on board. The two-week meeting in Sharm El-Sheikh is focused on pledges to curb greenhouse gas emissions and help developing nations cope with climate change-related disasters and the effects of global warming. Here are the unresolved points of the COP27 agenda in Egypt: Controlling rising temperatures Climate change activists have expressed disappointment that the agenda of the COP27 summit falls short of specifying the threshold to which the rising temperature should be controlled. This is reportedly due to pushback from some major oil and gas exporting nations. Limiting emissions A proposed draft agreement circulated on Saturday at the COP27 summit had 200 square brackets, Euro News reported. This means that on cutting emissions, countries are yet to reach a common consensus. ALSO READ | Earth set to face catastrophic warming in 9 years, study shows Some countries want emission-control measures on an annual basis whereas others are pressing for a longer-term roadmap. 'Loss and Damage' compensation to developing nations Pressure from developing countries ensured that the issue of 'loss and damage', compensation to developing nations by their developed counterparts, due to the latter's historical exploitation of the environment was placed on the formal agenda. WATCH | WION Wideangle | COP27: Who will pay for climate change? × The creation of an actual 'Loss and Damage' fund is yet to see the daylight on which the deadlock between the global south and global north must be resolved in the remaining days of the COP27 summit. Ceasing the use of fossil fuels Some countries demand the COP27 negotiations result in an explicit commitment by the nations to phase out the use of fossil fuels. Countries heavily dependent on fossil fuels have not been on board, pointing out the lack of funds required for the transition to renewable sources of energy. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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