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Climate success will depend on the recognition of local government's role
The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) calls for the recognition in the Copenhagen agreement of the key role played by local and regional government in the fight against climate change.
We are convinced that the difference between success and failure in Copenhagen could be whether local and regional government are recognised as key actors in the fight against climate change, says CEMR secretary general Jeremy Smith.
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