The developments in Brussels strongly influence the mood here in Poznan. If Europe is not giving the leadership in climate change policy that we need, we cannot expect other nations to agree to any measures. At an informal meeting with German NGOs, German environmental minister Sigmar Gabriel showed deep concern about the development in Brussels.

At a press conference of the Climate Action Network Europe (CAN), strong words were used about the state of discussions at Brussels:

• It is an embarassment, that Europe even discusses the possibility that 60% of a 20% emissions reduction could be offset with Clean Development Mechanisms (CDMs). Effectively, that would mean emissions reduction of just 4% within the European countries until 2020!

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