Løkkes tale ved COP15

Address by H.E. Lars Løkke Rasmussen, COP-president, Prime Minister of Denmark, at the High-level Event at COP15 in Copenhagen, December 18, 2009

Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen.

A special welcome to the many Heads of State and Government, who have joined us here in Copenhagen for this historic conference. I am gratified that so many of you have accepted our invitation. Your presence is a major factor in ensuring success and a clear expression of global commitment.

The purpose of this informal morning event is to look beyond Copenhagen. We will listen to interventions presenting global perspectives on the crucial climate challenges we all face. And we will hear suggestions on how to address these challenges.