Statement by the President of the General Assembly
Conclusion of COP27
I welcome today’s successful conclusion of the Climate Change Conference (COP 27) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
I congratulate all negotiators for working tirelessly towards a mutual “yes” position.
I commend COP President Sameh Shoukry, as well as Simon Stiell and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and their teams, for their efforts to put into action this year’s slogan of “together for implementation”.
As the President of the General Assembly, I will work with Member States to support the implementation of the COP outcomes and follow the charted path forward.
An integrated climate-water-food policy is the only way to secure a future for a global population of 8 billion and counting.
The General Assembly will build on the results of Sharm al-Sheikh to transform the world towards sustainable development and well-being.
19 November 2022
