COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action is needed for Africa and the world

doi:10.21608/ajgh.2022.266452

	COP27 Climate Change Conference: Urgent action is needed for Africa and the world
African Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Editorial, Volume 5, Issue 2, October 2022, Pages 1-4 PDF (249.2 K)
DOI: 10.21608/ajgh.2022.266452
Abstract
Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present, and future impacts of climate change.
Keywords
COP27; climate change; urgent action; Africa; world
Supplementary Files Urgent action is needed for Africa and the world.docx
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