The main content of this conference is to discuss the global policy framework for addressing climate change after the expiration of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, and to determine the carbon dioxide emission reduction targets for Annex I countries of the Kyoto Protocol. Since climate change is related to the core interests and development prospects of mankind, whether a substantive agreement can be reached on the new international climate regime makes this conference regarded as one of the most important international conferences since the end of World War II.

As early as December 15, 2007, the Thirteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as the "Convention") adopted the landmark "Bali Road Map" , launched the negotiation process to strengthen the comprehensive implementation of the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, and made it clear that it is committed to completing the negotiation and signing of new arrangements for the global climate change system after the expiration of the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol before the end of 2009 Related Agreements. According to the "Bali Road Map", at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, the international community should reach a new agreement on emission reduction targets after 2012.

What is the focus?

Reaching a new emissions reduction agreement in Copenhagen will be difficult as two major substantive issues, the medium-term emission reduction targets of developed countries and the transfer of funds and technology to help developing countries adapt to climate change, plague the climate negotiations. The negotiation deadline set in the "Bali Road Map" is likely to be postponed.

At the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, representatives of the 192 parties to the Convention will engage in fierce competition around the following issues: a new round of global emission reduction target agreements, developed countries providing adaptation measures to developing countries The funding and technology transfer mechanism for climate change, the composition of the forest protection mechanism, and the improvement of the clean development mechanism, etc.

Who is attending the meeting?

So far, heads of state and government from more than 60 countries have confirmed their attendance at the conference. my country's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Qin Gang announced on November 26 that Premier Wen Jiabao will attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. British Prime Minister Brown, French President Sarkozy and other heads of state and government have all stated that they will attend the conference. US President Obama will also attend the conference

Copenhagen Climate Conference

What is the result?

Require developed countries to increase their efforts to reduce emissions and increase technical and financial assistance to developing countries... (all). China has committed to delaying carbon dioxide emissions, and by 2020, China’s carbon dioxide emissions per unit of gross domestic product (GDP) will fall by 40%-45% compared with 2005.

The following are the attitudes of various countries

European Union: "If President Obama flew across the Atlantic (600558, stock bar) and came to Copenhagen, but just repeated the emission reduction targets previously announced by the United States, then It will be quite surprising.” This was the statement of Swedish Environment Minister Andreas Karlgren, who negotiated on behalf of the EU at the Copenhagen Climate Conference, when he spoke on the first day of the conference (December 7).

After the Danish Prime Minister Lars L. Rasmussen, the host country of the meeting, made a high-profile statement that "it is entirely possible to reach an agreement," Karlgren's above statement immediately heightened tensions on the negotiating table in the next two weeks. Revealed.

Carlgren also claimed that the EU is ready to increase its emission reduction target from 20% to 30%, but this will require further efforts from other parties participating in the meeting.

Germany: Seeking to play a leading role in emission reduction

Key points: Hope to promote the export of its clean energy technology through climate protection

Germany attaches great importance to climate change and environmental protection. In the early 1990s, China took the lead in formulating a national plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through vigorous development of renewable energy, Germany also seeks to play a leading role in the global response to climate change.

In terms of international emission reductions, Germany believes that industrial countries led by the United States should bear the main emission reduction obligations, but emerging industrial countries such as China and India must also take corresponding measures. It hopes to promote exports of its world-leading clean energy technology by advocating for climate protection.

When German Chancellor Merkel delivered a speech in the U.S. Congress on November 3, she called on the international community to take concerted action to eliminate the harm caused to mankind by climate warming. Merkel expressed the hope that the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held in Copenhagen in December can reach consensus on achieving the goal of achieving the goal of the earth's average temperature rise not exceeding 2 degrees Celsius. Merkel said: "We need a new agreement, and the whole world is watching the United States and Europe." She emphasized that the opportunity to protect the human living environment cannot be missed, and overcoming global challenges can only be achieved through the cooperation of the international community. Merkel urged the U.S. Congress to take practical actions to pass a greenhouse gas emission reduction bill and contribute to the results of the Copenhagen Conference.

In the early 1990s, Germany took the lead in formulating a national plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. At that time, the Bundestag decided that by 2005, Germany would reduce total carbon dioxide emissions from industry, households and transportation by 25 percentage points based on 1999 levels. Under this plan, Germany's greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 21.3% in 2007 compared with 1990.