Agreement at world climate conference: last-minute change brings tears to politicians' eyes

For the first time, the UN climate conference in Glasgow specifically asked the countries of the world to initiate the phase-out of coal.

Glasgow - The states should initiate the coal phase-out worldwide.

This request was first announced at a UN climate conference.

The declaration approved by around 200 countries on Saturday also provides for the removal of “inefficient” subsidies for oil, gas and coal.

Agreement at world climate conference: China intervenes at the last minute - politicians fight with tears

However, the disappointment outweighed some politicians, because: The wording in the declaration had been weakened again at the last minute - under pressure from China and India, as

reported by

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EU Commissioner Frans Timmermans assessed the demand for the coal phase-out as "historic", but also showed his great disappointment with the last-minute change.

Alok Sharma, the president of the conference, had a similar experience.

He had to interrupt his speech on stage and fought back tears.

I beg your pardon for the way that went.

And I'm very sorry, ”said the host.

He added: "It is also of fundamental importance that we protect this package." His voice failed and he looked down.

The delegates helped him over the emotional moment with long applause.

The portal also quotes the reaction from Mexico to the statement as follows: "We were sidelined by a non-transparent process."

Closing Declaration of the World Climate Conference: More help for poorer countries

In the final declaration of the World Climate Conference, the almost 200 countries once again committed themselves to stop global warming at 1.5 degrees compared to the pre-industrial age.

That is why the states should readjust their climate protection plans by the end of 2022.

However, after the agreement, this is not an obligation, but remains voluntary.

In addition, further financial aid for poorer countries is promised.

In this way, they should be able to adapt to the dire consequences of climate change, such as droughts or floods.

Aid is to be doubled from US $ 20 billion to US $ 40 billion by 2025.