CIAO DATE: 08/2009
June 2009
Climate change offers humanity no second chances. An agreement struck at the UN climate conference in Copenhagen in December 2009 could pave the way for a post-2012 climate regime that staves off catastrophic climate change. Delay or failure will certainly multiply the costs of responding to its negative impacts - costs that are already being borne by poor people.
Resource link: Hang Together or Separately? How global co-operation is key to a fair and adequate climate deal at Copenhagen [PDF] - 506K