The Copenhagen Climate Change summit was a gathering of world leaders in the capital of Denmark over a two week period from 7th - 18th December 2009.   

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The Copenhagen Climate Change Summit

Chimney PollutionThe Copenhagen Climate Change summit was a gathering of world leaders in the capital of Denmark over a two week period from 7th - 18th December 2009.   

Aims of the Summit

The aims of this meeting was to come up with a deal to replace the Kyoto protocol, a deal which is to expire in 2012.  15,000 delegates and officials were present, representing 192 nations, all with different expectations/aspirations of what they wanted to achieve.

Read More: What About Kyoto?

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