COP20 – toward a new global climate agreement
The world gathered for the 20th global climate conference (COP20) in Lima, Peru, 1–2 December. The Nordic Council of Ministers was on hand to present the latest reports on Nordic experiences and potential climate solutions, and interest was huge, according to the Nordic Working Group for Global Climate Negotiations (NOAK).
"The world often looks to the Nordic Region for green solutions. We are regularly described as pioneers when it comes to climate and the environment, so we add credibility to conferences like this,” says Harri Laurikka, chair of NOAK.
Climate negotiations are not easy and many countries find it difficult to reach agreements. NOAK played an active role as a bridge between countries, both in the meetings and in the actual negotiations. The group was proactive throughout the conference, which will also featured four Nordic fringe events and a meeting of the Nordic environment ministers.
The ministers work closely together on climate policy and the Council of Ministers has taken a series of measures to support the international negotiations and progressive policies.
In Lima, one of the the Council of Ministers' activities was to present the Nordic experiences under the heading "Nordic action on climate change".
The Nordic countries are major donors to the Green Climate Fund, which aims to earmark $100 billion p.a. from 2020 to help poorer countries adapt to climate change and cut emissions of greenhouse gases.
Read more about Nordic input into COP20: Green Growth the Nordic Way
