Climate change conference: outcomes and next steps - briefings = Conference sur le changement climatique : Resultats et prochaines etapes : note d'information

Abstract

Pacific island countries and territories are disappointed by the outcomes of the Climate Change Conference of December 2009 in Copenhagen. The clear, legally binding deal on greenhouse gas emissions Pacific Island countries called for was not secured. On the positive side, the conference highlighted the global concern about climate change and acceptance of the science of climate change, and there should be increasing funding to help island states respond. However, there will still be a need to continue to press for a global deal and stronger and clearer commitments to reduce emissions and support adaptation in our vulnerable island states.