Representatives
from Brazil, China, India and South Africa met ahead of
Copenhagen
01
December 2009 - Media statement - ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY
OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS - TUESDAY, 01 DECEMBER
2009: Representatives from Brazil, China, India and South
Africa, met in Beijing on 27-28 November 2009 along with
Sudan, the current chair of G-77 to discuss a coordinated
approach to the forthcoming UN Climate Conference at Copenhagen.
The
purpose of the meeting was to prepare for and contribute
to a positive, ambitious and equitable outcome in Copenhagen.
Discussion
began of a substantive draft of a possible Copenhagen outcome
reflecting on progress made in the two negotiation tracks
in terms of the Bali Roadmap, namely negotiations under
the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
and its Kyoto Protocol respectively.
We
are in agreement on major issues, including those relating
to the establishment of a second commitment period under
the Kyoto Protocol, as well as a shared vision for long-term
cooperative action on climate change, mitigation of greenhouse
gas emissions, adaptation to the impacts of climate change,
and the provision of finance and technology to support and
enable these actions, taking into account the special needs
of the least developed countries, the small island developing
states and African countries.
We
believe that this work represents a sound starting point,
and we will continue to work together over the next few
days and weeks as our contribution towards a consensus in
Copenhagen.
Note
to Editors: The Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs
comprises of two separate departments. The departments are:
Department of Water Affairs and Department of Environmental
Affairs.
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