Qatar to host COP18/CMP8 #COP17
UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christina FigueresLusanda Bill
29 November 2011
Today the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christina Figueres announced that COP18/CMP8 will be hosted in Qatar.
This year saw Qatar and South Korea both lead the bid to host COP18/CMP8 next year. Qatar will host the conference and South Korea will host the inter ministerial meeting.
Figueres said in her announcement speech that “This is a win, win situation for both countries,” she added that at the final stages of consultations I think the spirit of compromise won.”
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and COP17 President said "I would like to thank both Qatar and South Korea for having worked together in deciding who should host in the end, we are grateful to both countries.” #COP17
(UNFCC Execcutive Secretary Christina Figueres announcement that Qatar will host COP18/CMP8)
Qatar to host COP18/CMP8
29 November 2011
Today the UNFCCC Executive Secretary Christina Figueres announced that COP18/CMP8 will be hosted in Qatar.
This year saw Qatar and South Korea both lead the bid to host COP18/CMP8 next year. Qatar will host the conference and South Korea will host the inter ministerial meeting.
Figueres said in her announcement speech that “This is a win, win situation for both countries,” she added that at the final stages of consultations I think the spirit of compromise won.”
International Relations and Cooperation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and COP17 President said "I would like to thank both Qatar and South Korea for having worked together in deciding who should host in the end, we are grateful to both countries.” #COP17
(UNFCC Execcutive Secretary Christina Figueres announcement that Qatar will host COP18/CMP8)
Qatar to host COP18/CMP8
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