Ban entreats leaders to seal climate deal on final day of Copenhagen talks

United Nations, New York, 18 December 2009 - The Secretary-General today spoke at an informal high-level session at the climate change conference in Copenhagen, telling world leaders, The finishing line is in sight. He said that the world has never before been united on such a scale. He said: We are closer than ever to the worlds first truly global agreement to limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

With just hours remaining to close the final gaps, the Secretary-General implored leaders to seize this opportunity. Now is the time, he said, for common sense, compromise and courage.

The Secretary-General worked through most of last night and today with world leaders who are negotiating the final text of the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference. In a press encounter on Thursday evening, the Secretary-General asserted, This is one of the most complex and complicated and most difficult processes that you may imagine, but I have not seen anything that indicates that we cannot seal the deal in Copenhagen.

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[shorttermhousing]

good!!!

[austpom333]

Nothing came from Copenhagen, i don't believe it, i cant believe no one wants change, or change isn't possible, but its true.

[DnylF1]

The UN is genuienly a good organization but it shouldn't be that one nations voice weight more than another. It should stand for democracy and take stand against corruption. I hope that one day UN will be truly united.