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  • 05:09 25 Nov 2009

Act on Copenhagen

Act on Copenhagen is the official UK government website for activities in the lead up to global climate change negotiations in Copenhagen this December, where the successor to the Kyoto Protocol will be agreed.

The website was launched on 26 June 2009, coinciding with the launch of the UK's Road to Copenhagen document (PDF).

This page will feature regular updates from the Act on Copenhagen website, but you can find a broad range of background information, videos and international content on the Act on Copenhagen website itself.

Latest News

The Federation of German Industries (BDI) hosted a high-level conference on 17 November to restate its expectations for the Copenhagen summit.

Transcript of Robert Watson and Jochem Marotzke on BBC Radio World Service Europe Today discussing climate change.

Consumers are waiting for a positive outcome in Copenhagen, which will signal the transition to a low carbon economy, says UK retailer M&S.

EU Ministers met for the final time before Copenhagen, as Ed Miliband urges EU Leaders to accept the Danish invite to attend the vital summit.

The Sunday Times brought together a panel of 11 leading figures from the business world to find out the attitudes of the corporate sector.

Gordon Brown, today spoke at the Confederation of British Industry annual conference, where he set out plans for investment and export-led growth in the UK.

Sixty-five world leaders have already said they will attend the Copenhagen climate summit next month, and several more have responded positively to invitations.

ActonCopenhagen.gov.uk partnered with London's Lyceum Theatre to help take the West End's message on climate to Copenhagen.

Roz Savage, along with five other women are heading to Copenhagen – on foot. The group are walking from Big Ben in London to Brussels.

Professor Bob Watson on the science of a 2 degree C Copenhagen deal and the vital role of forests in securing a climate deal at Copenhagen

Ed Miliband delivered a speech at London School of Economics on the politics of climate change the UK's ambition for a global agreement at Copenhagen.

New campaign gives students a platform to collaborate on their vision Copenhagen.The MixedInk writing tool allows users to arrive at a democratically-produced 'manifesto' for Copenhagen.

Momentum is gathering ahead of Copenhagen for a deal on deforestation.The UK is optimistic of getting this deal – a crucial part of tackling climate change.

Russia has unexpectedly increased the size of the reductions in emissions it is offering to make in the lead up to Copenhagen next month.

Foreign Secretary leads video link up between young climate champions in Edinburgh and Kyoto.




Official website

The UK Government is pushing for a global deal to tackle climate change

Milestones on the road to Copenhagen

See what's happening in the lead up to Copenhagen this month

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