Is the Climate change conference in Lima a let-down?

Mission Shunya

Lima’s call for Climate Action is finally here. UN’s climate change conference at the Peruvian capital of Lima was scheduled to close on Dec 12 but has seen a time overrun of 2 days and it seems President of the meeting was right in insisting that the delegates would not leave Lima with empty hands. An agreement was finally acknowledged by the participating countries after 2 extra days of negotiations and discussions.

So, why has COP 20 garnered more attention that the previous 19 have failed to do?

Why a successful COP 20 was important?

• The global average temperatures are on the rise, 2014 has been the hottest year on record!
• To have a draft agreement INDC( Intended Nationally-Determined Contributions) to be finalised in Paris when the next Confederation of Parties (COP) is scheduled. An international climate agreement has become a necessity if we are to achieve the 2°C limit…

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