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Commonwealth seeks climate deal
BBC, November 24, 2007
The Commonwealth represents two
billion people globally
Leaders of Commonwealth states
are focusing on climate change during the second day of
their summit in Uganda.
Most members want to issue a strong statement ahead of next
month's UN talks on a new deal to cut CO2 gases - replacing
the Kyoto protocol.
But the 53-member group is yet to reach a consensus on the
issue, amid reported opposition from Canada and Australia.
Meanwhile, India's Kamalesh Sharma has been appointed
secretary general. He will replace Don McKinnon.
Mr McKinnon, a New Zealander, is stepping down at the end of
his four-year term.........
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