Ed Miliband in London to host major economy climate talks next month
The United States has asked the UK to host the next Major Economies Forum (MEF) for Leaders Representatives in London on October 18-19.
The Major Economies Forum was instigated by the US administration in early 2009. Its aim is to provide a more informal discussion space for countries to talk about their goals but also any concerns they may have.
The 17 major economies participating are: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the EU, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Russia, South Africa, the UK, and United States. Sweden as President of the EU, Denmark as host of December’s Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the UNFCCC itself also participate.
MEF will cover most of the climate issues discussed in the official UNFCCC talks ahead of Copenhagen but is not an official part of the negotiations.
However, it will provide valuable contribution towards Copenhagen if developed and developing countries can reach a shared understanding and build consensus on some general principles.
Real commitment from all countries is needed to secure a break-through deal.
Topics: climate, climate change, consensus, Copenhagen, developing countries, Economy, Governance
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