PARIS, Dec. 12 (UPI) — Delegates from the 21st Conference of Parties, or COP21, are expected to release the final draft of a climate accord Saturday after two weeks of negotiations at the United Nations summit.
French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said the final draft the of global climate accord is “fair” and “legally binding,” aiming at keeping the rise in global temperatures below 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit until the end of this century. Under the draft, emissions pledges will have to be revised every five years. The responsibilities of developing nations are also outlined, said Fabius, who has presided over the talks.
Scientists and world leader said it represents the last, best chance of striking a worldwide deal to put the brakes on the effects of global warming. The proposals will be handed over to world leaders Saturday for review.
“Today we are close to the final outcome. It is my deep conviction we have come up with an ambitious and balanced agreement,” Fabius said.
United Nations Secretary Ban Ki-moon said there is “No Plan B” if the deal falls apart. Those words were emblazoned on the Eiffel Tower on Saturday.
“The world is holding its breath and counting on all of us,” Fabius said. He received a standing ovation after his speech.
Applaudissements dans la salle après le discours de @LaurentFabius, Président de la #COP21 #AccordDeParis pic.twitter.com/eakwDTQxqE— COP21 – Paris 2015 (@COP21) December 12, 2015
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