What is COP27, and what issues are expected to be discussed at the summit?

Among other top agendas is the discussion on compensating the poor or developing nations for the 'loss and damage' due to climate change

Leaders from across the world are meeting at Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt for the Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, better known as COP27, meeting. After a brief delay, the summit proceedings started on Sunday, with the negotiators agreeing to discuss the creation of a mechanism to compensate the poor nations for damage suffered due to climate change.

As the session proceeds, several issues are likely to be discussed, including Climate finance, adaptation and a follow-up on COP26's Glasgow pact.

What is COP27?

Every year, the United Nations (UN) organises climate summits where the main agenda of the parties