COP27: Island states criticize EU negotiating mandate

An alliance of island states from around the world has criticized the EU for its weak stance on „loss and damage“. The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) told Europe.Table that the paragraph on loss and damage included in the EU mandate for COP27 was not in line with the Glasgow Dialogue. The Glasgow Dialogue, which was initiated at COP26 last year and held for the first time this June, includes discussions on possible financing instruments to „avert, minimize and remedy“ loss and damage.