Copenhagen/Denmark will host a global climate meeting the so-called COP15 (Conference of Parties) November 30-December 11, 2009. The Danish Government’s goal is to enter into a binding global climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference.

The agreement will apply to the period after 2012. The ambition is for the agreement to include as many countries as possible, and that the agreement must contribute to a reduction in man-made greenhouse gases which have a negative effect on our climate system.

The COP15 consists of environment ministers who meet once a year to discuss the convention’s developments. “It is expected that ministers and officials from 189 countries will take part.” At least 10,000 people, including from countries with observer status, industry groups and non-government organizations are expected to attend the conference.