What is the outlook for reaching ambitious climate agreement in Copenhagen?'Chatham House‏

The Politics of Climate Change AgreementMonday 6 - Tuesday 7 July 2009Chatham House, London A major two-day international conference How ambitious will climate agreement be in Copenhagen in December?Register at this high-level event to find out first hand what the prospects are for reaching ambitious climate agreement in Copenhagen in December 2009. New speakers at this conference include: Kevin Conrad, Prime Minister's Special Envoy & Ambassador for Environment and Climate Change, Department of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Papua New Guinea; Elliot Diringer,Vice President, International Strategies, Pew Center on Global Climate Change; Ambassador Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleem Mohamad, Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations and Chairman of the Group of 77.They and other representatives from key countries, experts and commentators will discuss: * The science: which elements of the deal are essential to avoid dangerous climate change? * The UN discussions: what is the state of play, politically?* How will 'common but differentiated responsibilities' be interpreted?* How 'green' are governments' stimulus packages?* If agreement is not reached, what will business do?Visit our website for the full agenda. Register now to benefit from the early bird rateJoin these and other high-level experts to gain an understanding of the outlook for reaching agreement, and what the alternatives might be. Register now to benefit from the early booking rate and ensure your place at this essential forum. SponsorsMedia partner Registration & information Book by 6 May to benefit from the early booking rate.www.chathamhouse.org.ukconferences@chathamhouse.org.uk+44 (0)20 7957 5754 Keynote speakers Yvo de BoerExecutive Secretary United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Kevin ConradPrime Minister's Special Envoy & Ambassador for Environment and Climate ChangeDepartment of the Prime Minister and National Executive Council, Papua New Guinea Marthinus Van SchalkwykMinister of Environmental Affairs and TourismSouth Africa Speaker highlights Elliot DiringerVice President, International StrategiesPew Center on Global Climate Change Ambassador Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleem Mohamad Permanent Representative of the Republic of the Sudan to the United Nations andChairman of the Group of 77