The Local Government Climate LOUNGE
- David Cadman, ICLEI President, and Connie Hedegaard, COP 15 President and designated European Commissioner for Climate Action
The LOUNGE was meeting space acting as the base for local governments’ activities at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. It was located in Hall 6C of the Bella Center from 7 to 18 December. Daily Program
NEWS COVERAGE: Click here to read what the media said about the Local Government Climate LOUNGE!
Prior, During and Post COP 15 – An ICLEI Report
COP15 was a crucial step in a two-year local government process of international climate negotiations and a record number of local government (LG) representatives attended the UN Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen in December 2009. Many of these were present as part of the Local Government Climate Roadmap process, which began at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali in 2007 (COP13). They came to advocate for the recognition of the work and role of thousands of LGs from around the globe in the fight against climate change.
Read the Full Report on LG advocacy activities at COP 15! (Advocacy Report)
Read more about The Local Government Climate LOUNGE, and local governments' advocacy activities at COP 15! (LOUNGE Report)
As Governments Failed, the Onus is on Us - Reflections on the outcome of COP 15
The Copenhagen climate summit was a historic moment in the global response to climate change, but there is much more work to do. The time is now for bold commitments, visionary collaboration and a strong, binding agreement. Local governments are ready and willing partners in this effort, and we will continue to lead the way on emissions reductions and innovative solutions until the final deal is sealed. Read more...
About COP 15 and the Copenhagen Accord
To download one of the following documents, please double-click on it.
Report of AWG-KP (Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol), as of 28 January 2010
Report of AWG-LCA (Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action) as of 5 February 2010
Further information regarding COP15, can be found at the UNFCCC website.