Egypt's Cop27 preparations in full swing with two weeks to go - in pictures

Sharm El Sheikh readies for November's climate summit with several development projects to turn city green

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  Preparations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, are in full swing with two weeks to go until Cop27. All photos: Reuters

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  Abdel Aziz Ibrahim of Hassan Allam Construction said 2,000 workers have been working 'nearly around the clock' on the 50,000 square metre site.

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  Mr Ibrahim said 99 per cent of the work was complete.

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  Many of the city's resorts are preparing for a major season, said Ramy Rizkallah of Savoy Sharm El-Sheikh group.

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  This includes the installation of solar plants, recycling and reducing the use of plastic.

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  About 90 heads of state have confirmed their attendance at the climate negotiations.

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  The themes reflect some of Egypt's priorities as it tries to better promote the interests of developing nations.

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