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Strengthening the Multilateral Climate Effort
October 26, 2007
As a global challenge, climate change requires a global response.
An equitable and effective multilateral framework can ensure that all the world's major economies contribute their fair share to the global climate effort.
With the Kyoto Protocol commitments set to expire in 2012, governments and stakeholders are now debating how to strengthen the international climate framework for the years beyond.
Critical decisions are due at the upcoming UN climate negotiations in Bali.
This plenary session explored a range of views from government, business, and NGO leaders on how best to advance the global climate effort.
Thierry Berthoud
Vice-President, International Relations and Governmental Affairs, Alcan Inc., Canada.
Kathleen Abdalla
Chief, Division for Sustainable Development, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations, USA.
Elliot Diringer
Director, International Strategies, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, USA.
Mr. Diringer chaired the session.
Jim Greene
Senior Policy Advisor to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., US Senate, USA.
David Runnalls
President and CEO, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Canada.