London : British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s decision not to attend the upcoming Climate Summit to be held in Egypt and the government’s ban on Maharaja Charles III from attending it, has been criticized by many people across the world. Critics allege that Sunak is pulling back on Britain’s commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
The Climate Summit (COP27) will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 6 to 18. Britain’s Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement last week that Prime Minister Sunak is not expected to attend the climate summit in Egypt due to various commitments.
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Britain will be represented by other senior ministers, including COP26 chairman Alok Sharma, the statement said. The Egyptian government, which is hosting the COP27 summit, has expressed “disappointment” at Sunak’s decision.
The Guardian newspaper said in a report on Sunday that Sunak’s decision not to attend the COP27 talks and the barring of Maharaja Charles III from attending the conference has caused outrage in countries around the world. The British government’s decision has raised concerns around the world about the country’s commitment to tackling the climate crisis. (agency)