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Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The world climate summit opens in Copenhagen, Denmark Monday 7 December, with leaders from 192 nations attending. The goal: to find a global agreement on climate change, especially global warming.
Obama changes Copenhagen visit for greater impact
US President Barack Obama will visit the summit 18 December rather than 9 December as earlier planned, reflecting his desire to be there at what looks like a critical moment, the White House announced 5 December.
He had earlier planned his visit to coincide with a trip to Oslo, Norway to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
Geneva sends key weather scientists
Geneva is sending scientists from the World Meteorological Organization, who will be presenting reports on the 2009 climate situation, drought and food, and natural disasters, compiled with the work of national weather monitoring services around the world.
Links to other sites: AP/Cop15, Copenhagen summit official site, World Meteorological Organization
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News story, GenevaLunch, 7 December 2009.
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Tags: Barack Obama, climate summit, Copenhagen, Denmark, Geneva, Switzerland, World Meteorological Organization