| Commonwealth Leaders Make Climate Declaration | 2 December 09 |
 During its November 27-29 summit Commonwealth heads of government, representing 53 countries, met in Port of Spain to review global, political and economic developments. Members reached the Port of Spain Climate Change Consensus and produced the Commonwealth Climate Change Declaration to encourage countries to commit to a legally-binding agreement to fight climate change. The Declaration comes just before the UN Conference of the Parties in Copenhagen in December, 2009.The declaration has 14 points discussing the purpose for the declaration, reaffirmation of commitments, the opportunities Copenhagen negotiations present. The Commonwealth countires are clearly stating that an internationally legally binding agreement is essential to reducing emissions, and needs to come out of Copenhagen. The declaration relays the commonwealth's commitments to "focus efforts on achieving the strongest possible outcomes", including creating a fund to financially assist climate change efforts. Canadian Prime minister Steven Harper attended the Commonwealth summit, and supports the recent Declaration. In a recent news article he stated he is, "looking forward to seeing a comprehensive agreement in Copenhagen". View November 28, 2009 The Commonwealth Climate Change DeclarationView November 28, 2009 Commonwealth article View November 28, 2009 CTV article View CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) 2009 website Sources: Canadian Press, CHOGM, CTV news |
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