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The historic contribution from African countries, many of whom were former colonies, to global CO2 emissions is just three percent. European countries are responsible for 22 percent. (Photo: 350.org)

COP27 is where EU starts paying for colonial climate change

At a time when climate negotiations are shaped by concerns about the disparity between post-industrial countries in the Global North and emerging economies in the Global South, the United Nations COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, starting this weekend, will finally address compensation for nations and communities negatively impacted by climate change.

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Sara Chander is a co-founder of the Equinox Initiative for Racial Justice — a people of colour-led advocacy initiative working toward justice for people in Europe.

The historic contribution from African countries, many of whom were former colonies, to global CO2 emissions is just three percent. European countries are responsible for 22 percent. (Photo: 350.org)

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Sara Chander is a co-founder of the Equinox Initiative for Racial Justice — a people of colour-led advocacy initiative working toward justice for people in Europe.

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