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UN conference recognises climate deal

The decision was made after an all-night plenary session, in which a small group of nations blocked the Copenhagen Accord

Last updated: July 22, 2019 | 19:05

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Copenhagen: The UN climate conference has agreed to recognise a political accord brokered by US President Barack Obama with China and other emerging powers.

The decision was made after an all-night plenary session, in which a small group of nations blocked the Copenhagen Accord, because it lacks specific targets for reducing carbon emissions. Decisions are taken by unanimity in UN climate talks.

After a break, the conference president gaveled the decision to "take note" of the Copenhagen Accord specifying those who agreed with it in the title.

A journalist walks over press releases littered in the floor of the press center at the climate summit in Copenhagen, Denmark.

A delegate has a rest prior start of the late night plenary at the UN Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark on Saturday.

Demonstrators hold a picture of US President Barack Obama and signs during a demonstration outside the Bella Center, the venue of the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Saturday.

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