Good momentum of climate talks must be maintained
Global politicians, their teams and advisers in Paris had very good reasons to pack for home in a positive frame of mind, as they have avoided a failure like Copenhagen and successfully reached a legally binding agreement to fight climate woes.
They have made this historic moment possible after extensive wrangling over the past two weeks. Chinese president Xi Jinping and US President Barack Obama, as the leaders of the two largest emitters, paved the way for success with their earlier climate commitments. They gave the day-and-night talks a boost with their shared desire to see an agreement reached.
The deal aims to hold global temperatures to a maximum rise of 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels, which if achieved would stave off the worst effects of catastrophic global warming. Richer countries have also pledged financial assistance to help poorer countries adapt to climate change.
