From 29 November until 10 December, global leaders and climate change stakeholders will gather in Cancun, Mexico, to participate in the 16th session of the Conference of Parties (COP 16) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). After the disappointing meeting in Copenhagen in 2009, this year’s Summit will once again try to agree on global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and how to finance efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Time is running out. The initial commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol expires in 2012. Millions of livelihoods are at stake, as well as billions of dollars.
Transparency International (TI) is looking for COP 16 to send a strong message of inclusiveness, consultation, and at a minimum transparency and accountability for the continuing negotiations.
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