15 Must-See Tweets from the 2015 Paris Climate Conference
The 21st annual Conference of Parties (COP21) to review the implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) began in Paris, France, on Nov. 30, 2015.
COP21 is expected to be one of the largest international conferences ever held. There are hopes that COP21 will achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming to less than two degrees Celsius. On day one, 150 heads of state filled the stage for a photo opportunity, followed by short speeches by each leader. Estimates suggest that COP21 will draw close to 50,000 participants, including 25,000 official delegates from government, intergovernmental organizations, UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, and civil society. The conference will run through Dec. 11.
The following posts were made to the social media website Twitter during day one of the event.
150 world leaders at the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris today. #COP21 pic.twitter.com/rs9bZmz2mS
— United Nations (@UN) November 30, 2015
.@POTUS on the task in Paris: “A long-term strategy that gives the world confidence in a low-carbon future.” #COP21 https://t.co/LgUKwxVQ7c — The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 30, 2015
“It is time for all of us to wake up and take action together” – Archbishop Desmond Tutu on #ClimateChange #COP21 pic.twitter.com/r6vr9EJaP8
— UN Environment (@UNEP) November 30, 2015
Vladimir Putin, President of Russian Federation: Agreement should reflect important role of forests #COP21 pic.twitter.com/aLSeaQsk7c — UN Environment (@UNEP) November 30, 2015
Xi Jinping, President of China – #COP21 is not a finish line, but a new starting point. #climatechange pic.twitter.com/H4o9FiISoW
— UN Environment (@UNEP) November 30, 2015
India seeks a comprehensive, equitable & durable agreement that leads us to restore balance between humanity & Nature. #COP21 @India4Climate — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 30, 2015
“What is needed from the Paris climate change conference” – read Ban Ki-moon’s blog post for #COP21 on @LinkedIn https://t.co/Sq86LxCjNL
— United Nations (@UN) November 30, 2015
To fight climate change, we’re all in this together. Canada is back. #COP21 pic.twitter.com/atvk3L09C8
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) November 30, 2015
.@fhollande “New wealth will come from renewable energies, notably from #solar” #COP21 — UN Climate Action (@UNFCCC) November 30, 2015
Mr.Stefan Löfven PM Sweden “Global climate action won’t hold humanity back, it’ll push us on the right path” #COP21 pic.twitter.com/0s9dRK1TmS
— UN Environment (@UNEP) November 30, 2015
.@UN chief Ban: The #COP21 agreement needs to send a clear signal to markets to scale up #solar energy” pic.twitter.com/FqbmGcUNV7 — UN Climate Action (@UNFCCC) November 30, 2015
“#COP21 must deliver strong climate action—on reducing #GHG emissions & supporting adaptation.” – @JimKim_WBG pic.twitter.com/HGspRD9Fp2
— World Bank (@WorldBank) November 30, 2015
Up to 80% of electricity demands need to come from #lowcarbon technologies to meet climate goals. #COP21 pic.twitter.com/4W5fXWuXBb — Westinghouse Europe (@WECnuclear_EU) November 30, 2015
Great to see @POTUS & President Xi Jinping continue to call for urgent climate action here at #COP21 today. — Al Gore (@algore) November 30, 2015
Here are five things you need to know about the UN #ClimateChange Conference as it begins in Paris: https://t.co/TKhq11KgCR #COP21 — Department of State (@StateDept) November 30, 2015
—Aaron Larson, associate editor (@AaronL_Power, @POWERmagazine)