Government leadership may avoid Copenhagen-style "shambles"

The first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol, which was drawn up in the late 1990s, to cut dangerous greenhouse gas emissions, expires next year and the South African government is doing all it can to avert the "death" of the Kyoto Protocol - "There is definite nervousness about the protocol dying in Durban," said Adam.

Referring to what she termed as the "shambles" of Copenhagen, where only weak commitments to cut emissions were achieved, Adam challenged the South African government to demonstrate decisive leadership in Durban. "I believe," she said "the protocol is the only legally binding agreement the world has. It's not perfect, but it's what we have to hold countries accountable for their contributions to climate change."

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