Political will for Paris climate deal 'unprecedented'

(guardian-, 23 Nov 2015) President of Lima climate summit says he’s optimistic as developed countries and emerging economies are in agreement to take action on carbon emissions.

Political will for a climate change deal at international negotiations in Paris next month is unprecedented, according to the president of last year’s climate summit.

Manuel Pulgar-Vidal, environment minister Peru, which hosted the UN climate talks in Lima , said that he was optimistic for a deal in Paris.

“There’s never been such political will as we have today,” he said. “Developed countries and emerging economies are in agreement and are driving the agenda forward.”

World leaders including Barack Obama, Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi are due to meet in Paris next Monday for a fortnight of talks to agree on emissions cuts beyond 2020 and financing poorer countries to cope with global warming.

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guardian-, 23 Nov 2015: Political will for Paris climate deal 'unprecedented'