Pedro Walpole SJ, GIAN Ecojesuit Leader

On the afternoon of 13 December, a day after COP28 was due to end, the Parties came together to officially close COP28.

The response to these crises needs to be in the form of collaboration and hope sustained over time, an active expression where together we must - somehow - make a difference.

Dedicated delegates met for the final outcome of COP27 in the early morning of 20 November, the last day of COP27, and officially closing after two weeks of negotiations with the adoption of the Sharm el-Sheikh Implementation Plan that establishes the funding arrangement for vulnerable countries for loss and damage. This process was shepherded through the dedication and integrity of COP27 President Sameh Shoukry, and final statements by countries and non-government organizations were heard and held sacred, especially that of human rights.