Backgrounder on UN Climate Negotiations in Copenhagen, Denmark

More than 15,000 participants — including over 60 heads of state and
government — plan to take part in the two-week climate conference in
Copenhagen, Denmark this December. This backgrounder provides an
overview of recent developments in the international climate
negotiations, the agenda of the Copenhagen conference, information on some of the major issues on the table, and an outline of
Canada's positions and track record at the talks to date.