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  • 18:26 22 Nov 2009

UK Action


We are facing one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century. An awful lot hangs on Copenhagen and the ability of world leaders to agree to an ambitious global deal that meets the science of the climate challenge.

The UK Government is committed to pushing for that global deal. But Government cannot do it alone. Getting the deal agreed, and then its subsequent implementation will require the active participation of diverse groups.

Already many stakeholder groups are engaged in climate change and working alongside government to ensure a successful deal is made. We may not share backgrounds, or agree on every detail, but there is commonality in goal: all are seeking an ambitious, workable deal at Copenhagen.



Business

Responding to the challenges of climate change and sharing solutions to carve the transition to a low carbon economy

Culture

Reaching wide groups of society and mainstreaming the climate change message

Economy

Demonstrating that the costs of avoiding climate change are far cheaper than the cost of inaction.

Government

Implementing climate change policies today, and promoting an ambitious position at Copenhagen.

Health

Domestically and internationally, climate change result in health impacts – and the best way to avoid them is to tackle climate change itself.

Science

Providing the latest evidence on which the deal needs to be based

NGOs

Mobilising mainstream awareness of climate change – and the ability to take action towards it

Unions

Providing a valuable link with employees on the skills base required for a low carbon economy and greening the workplace

Youth

The generation that lives with the consequences of our actions and decisions today, and at Copenhagen.

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