Pay up for loss and damage!"
chanted protesters as his security detail hurried him past.
The crowd of protesters turned on Biden and began to chant again, louder and more ferociously this time.
The scene painted a picture of worlds colliding.
After Biden’s entourage had passed, Singh resumed his speech.
“It was important to send a message to the US administration,” he said.
The US has historically opposed tackling loss and damage at climate talks, fearing the liability it would face.
At COP27, the country has changed its tune, acknowledging the importance of establishing loss and damage financing.
“There is some movement, that’s why we got it on the agenda,” said Singh.
“But you know what is happening right now in the negotiating rooms?
They’re only paying lip service.”
“Ordinary people are suffering,” said Singh.
You have to change course and you have to agree on the loss and damage finance facility here."
