Deference or no deference, political interests or no political ambitions, negotiating parties at the ongoing COP 17 meeting must agree to save the earth.
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A fake negotiating text which was issued by unknown source was distributed to the Durban climate conference delegations at the most critical time when all Parties strive for the last deal in Durban.
After an extra day's hard negotiations, the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the UNFCCC agreed on the second commitment period under Kyoto Protocol. China welcomes Durban outcomes
After an extra day's hard negotiations, the 17th Conference of Parties (COP17) to the UNFCCC agreed on the second commitment period under Kyoto Protocol. China welcomes Durban outcomes
China's top negotiator Xie Zhenhua welcomed the package of outcomes at the Durban climate conference, which made decisions on the arrangement of the second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol.
Governments, including those representing 38 industrialized countries, agreed to extend the Kyoto Protocol which is due to expire next year.