The COP15 Climate Meeting in Copenhagen ended without any legal binding agreements

I must admit that I am personally extremely disappointed that the results of the meeting were so poor (or maybe it is even more correct to say that there were no real results).

As I interpret the results it can be summarized to a political declaration that the average global temperature should not increase more than two degrees celsius. – Duh? – As if the politicians can make laws about how the weather is going to be in the future!

A more positive interpretation of the results is based on the facts that the USA and the European Union has committed themselves to donate money to countries in the Third World in order to make it possible for those countries to develop further in the most environmental friendly way. (However, it remains yet to be seen that the aid will be sufficient and that the money will be given to the right areas)

Another wishful thinking is that the negotiations will continue between all countries over the next 5 to 6 months, and that the negotiations will lead to a more committed protocol.

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