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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Patrick Greenfield

Dry in the desert: Cop27 delegates get a taste of food and drink scarcity

A delegate arrives at the Cop27 climate summit by bicycle in the heat.
A delegate arrives at the Cop27 climate summit by bicycle in the heat. Photograph: Peter de Jong/AP

A year ago, Irn-Bru proved an unlikely hit at Cop26 as delegates from around the world tried the Scottish delicacy for the first time. But in Egypt, the battle to find food and water at all has been a core part of the culinary experience at the climate summit.

In the first few days of Cop27, water fountains and refrigerators emblazoned with the logo of sponsor Coca-Cola stood empty in the African sun as thirsty delegates looked on. Stall workers argued with each other as the final few sandwiches, quiche slices and croissants ebbed away.

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