Written question asked by William Bain (Labour) on Monday, 22 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 February 2010. It was answered by Joan Ruddock (Labour) on Monday, 1 March 2010 on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

Climate Change: International Cooperation

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change pursuant to the answer to the hon. Member for Congleton of 7 January 2010, Official Report, column 628W, on climate change: Copenhagen, what his most recent assessment is of the likelihood of effective global action to limit climate change; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Since Copenhagen, we have seen support for the Copenhagen Accord grow. As of 22 February 2010, 69 countries had listed targets/actions in the Accord to limit their greenhouse gas emissions. These countries account for nearly 90 per cent. of global emissions. This willingness of many countries to take substantial domestic action, demonstrates that—with ambition—the international community has the opportunity to come together to tackle dangerous climate change effectively.But there is still more to do. We must continue to encourage these countries to deliver the most ambitious end of their offers if we are to deliver our goal of limiting global warming to 2 degrees Celsius. And we will continue to campaign for countries to include these offers in a comprehensive legally binding treaty.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 506 c903W (15-6MC); 318584
Session: 2009-10
Related items: Climate Change: International Cooperation
Thursday, 4 March 2010
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Subjects: Climate change International cooperation
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