Representatives from Brazil, China, India and South Africa met ahead of Copenhagen

01 December 2009 - Media statement - ISSUED BY THE MINISTRY OF WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS - TUESDAY, 01 DECEMBER 2009: Representatives from Brazil, China, India and South Africa, met in Beijing on 27-28 November 2009 along with Sudan, the current chair of G-77 to discuss a coordinated approach to the forthcoming UN Climate Conference at Copenhagen.

The purpose of the meeting was to prepare for and contribute to a positive, ambitious and equitable outcome in Copenhagen.

Discussion began of a substantive draft of a possible Copenhagen outcome reflecting on progress made in the two negotiation tracks in terms of the Bali Roadmap, namely negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Kyoto Protocol respectively.

We are in agreement on major issues, including those relating to the establishment of a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol, as well as a shared vision for long-term cooperative action on climate change, mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, and the provision of finance and technology to support and enable these actions, taking into account the special needs of the least developed countries, the small island developing states and African countries.

We believe that this work represents a sound starting point, and we will continue to work together over the next few days and weeks as our contribution towards a consensus in Copenhagen.

Note to Editors: The Ministry of Water and Environmental Affairs comprises of two separate departments. The departments are: Department of Water Affairs and Department of Environmental Affairs.
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