That benchmark represents a tipping point, after which the Earth will experience irreversible destruction.

“Humanity has a choice: cooperate or perish,” he said.

“It is either a climate solidarity pact, or a collective suicide pact.”

Which is why there’s no time to waste as these countries and companies come together early next month.

Here’s what to expect at the UN conference.

What is COP27?

COP27 is the most important climate event to take place in 2022.

The invasion and its impact could affect diplomacy efforts at the summit.

Egypt has urged countries to rise to the occasion and show leadership on climate in spite of geopolitical conflict.

Why is COP27 being called ‘the African COP’?

Who will (and won’t) attend COP27?

COP27 will see many of the world’s most powerful and influential figures gather together under one roof.

Last year at COP26, these included the likes of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos.

What’s on the agenda at COP27?

The first two days of COP27 will be dedicated to the World Leaders Summit.

Traditionally, this has involved heads of state for participating countries delivering pre-written speeches.

What did COP26 accomplish?

What’s the goal of COP27?

The current promises aren’t enough to hit the goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Kerry, too, has referred to COP27 as “the implementation COP.”

Egypt is keen to secure one pot of money in particular.

“There is no time for pointing fingers – or twiddling thumbs,” said Guterres ahead of COP.

“It is time for a game-changing, quantum level compromise between developed and emerging economies.”