Cop27: 'Loss and damage' deal clouded by 'lack of urgency' over reducing emissions

Climate activists from the Ocean Rebellion group demonstrate against the use of fossil fuels outside the offices of the International Maritime Organisation in London today. Photo: Daniel Leal/AFP via Getty Images

There has been a mixed reaction from Irish scientists following Cop27, with praise for the deal on "loss and damage", but bitter disappointment over emissions reduction progress.

The Irish contingent at the UN climate change summit in Egypt, led by Environment Minister Eamon Ryan and a team of civil servants, has been hailed across the board for taking a lead role in striking a deal on so-called loss and damage.