More than 14,000 people including foreign delegates, members of NGOs and media are expected to be in Paris for two weeks for this mega climate summit. The event is expected to result in the signing of a global agreement on climate change, introducing a legally binding and universal strategy on the issue. “It will take place with reinforced security measures”, Fabius told reporters in Vienna, where he participated in an worldwide meeting on Syria.
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E&E News reports that “Climate Action Network [CAN] global, which represents hundreds of environmental groups dedicated to climate change, said they will meet on Monday to discuss next steps”.
In the wake of the attacks, the French government is reviewing its security plans – which had already included strict border controls – to ensure the safety of the diplomatic meeting and its attendees.
He said the summit would also be an opportunity for world leaders to show their solidarity with France after the attacks.
The Ministry of Climate Change submitted the country’s national carbon emission reduction strategy to the United Nations Convention Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Thursday, without fixing any measurable goal.
“COP21 must be held”, he said, but he added that security would be increased.
Significantly, while these are called the “Paris climate talks”, the negotiations actually take place 10 miles outside of the famous city center where tourists flock to see the Eiffel tower, the Louvre, and countless other attractions. “Such events may not be cancelled but certainly be scaled down from security point of view”, said Sanjay Vashist, director of the Climate Action Network (CAN), South Asia.
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President Obama’s officials have confirmed he is still scheduled to travel to Paris for the forum, as is Mr Key. It is unclear whether or when the event may resume.
