It is a promising sign that politicians, media, activists and businesspeople from all over the fair world are travelling to Copenhagen. Achieving a fair, binding and ambitious agreement is exactly the right way to close out the decade and put humanity on track to slow and then reverse emissions growth. In the flurry of optimism, COP15’s popularity is set to begin causing problems as the Bella Centre fills up and leaves confirmed, accredited delegates out in the cold.
NGOs have recently been informed that they may need to cut 60% of their accredited delegates from the roster as the conference moves forward. As you can imagine this is being met with some consternation by NGOs and business (as business people attending are largely admitted via UN accredited NGOs).
The situation will surely become clearer over the next day or so. In the meantime, those about to embark for Copenhagen are left with the decision to cancel, wait, or hurry up and see if they can secure a spot at this momentous meeting.
Your lilcarbon team has chosen the latter, moved up their flights and closed the long process of preparation with a zoom. Good fortune to all those streaming to that jewel of the north. We look forward to keeping you abreast of developments and getting you your first post from the city of Copenhagen…
Go Joseph!!!! xx