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Press conference: The UN Climate Change Conference in Poznan in December 2008

Press conference regarding the UN Climate Change Conference in Poznan in December 2008 was
held during the Globe Forum conference in Stockholm, on Wednesday May 7, 2008, ( between 11:10 - 11.30. Location: Näckström Room C, Berns Salonger, Stockholm.) On 1-12 December 2008, the 14th Conference of the Parties to Climate Convention - COP14 - serving as the 4th Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol (COP14/MOP4) will be held in Poznan, Poland. The Convention output achieved so far, as well as that under the Kyoto Protocol, will be summarized there.
Poland will make its best efforts in order to arrange this important international meeting in a manner leading to achievement of specific results aimed at stopping climate change and adaptation to inevitable changes. The Poznan meeting is also a milestone on the way towards consensus on the commitments concerning GHGs reduction that is to be reached during the Copenhagen COP in 2009.
During the Poznan Conference, particular emphasis will be put on identification of specific examples of successful technology transfer and of the actions on adaptation to climate change, so that these good practices could be promulgated. The Conference will attract about 10,000-12,000 participants from 190 countries. In connection with the Convention panels, it will form an important step leading towards specific actions aimed at the protection of the Earth climate. In his recent address delivered at the UN General Assembly, Professor Maciej Nowicki, Polish Environmental Minister, declared to organise a world exhibition in Poznan that will present innovative inventions and management solutions serving for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, beginning from the simplest solutions trough the most advanced technologies.

contact Press Officer Carin Balfe Arbman, tel +46-70-633 35 08

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The United Nations Climate Change Conference, Poznań 2008

Poznan has been chosen to host the 14th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The conference will take place between 1 and 12 December 2008 on grounds of the International Poznan Fair. Simultaneously, the 4th Session of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol will be held. The Government of Poland and the United Nations are the organisers of both Conferences and the accompanying actions.

Between 6,000 and 10,000 participants are expected to visit Poznan in connection with the conference: official government delegations from 150 countries, as well as representatives of the international scientific community and NGOs.

The City of Poznan is extremely proud to play the role of the host of this prestigious event, which is
a crucial international meeting and a leading example of responsible policy making.

The Poznan authorities have taken advantage of the Conference to declare 2008 the Year of Climate and Environment in the city. As part this project, numerous educational, cultural and promotional events will be organized in the city throughout the year. The events will include both open actions, aimed at the mass public: concerts, happenings, open lectures, media and promotional actions, and specialized events: conferences, scientific lectures and symposiums.

We believe this will be a great opportunity for the City of Poznan to actively engage in the global discussion about the future of our planet.

For more information please see: http://www.poznan.pl/mim/public/publikacje/pages.html?co=list&id=9666&ch=9667&instance=1017〈=en

POZNAŃ, POLAND 1 - 12 DECEMBER 2008

VENUE
Poznań International Fair (PIF)
14 Głogowska Str, 60-734 Poznań, POLAND
tel. +48 61 869 26 96
fax +48 61 869 29 66
www.mtp.pl

CONFERENCE INFORMATION
http://cop14.info (under construction)

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