I expect a robust agreement at Copenhagen summit meeting that will be effective immediately and include specific recommendations on mitigation,adaptation, finance and technology.

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"That is why we are asking for mitigation. The developed world yes you are the major causes.

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Mitigation will be the focus of the Copenhagen Conference at the end of the year.

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But,they note that mitigation and adaptation are linked and cannot be separated.

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But,the World Meteorological Organization says mitigation alone is not enough.

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He said he feared that unless serious resources were spent over the next two months developing specific projects and numbers to justify the mitigation requests, the continent would leave the Copenhagen summit largely empty handed.

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Mr.Ban said he is encouraged that negotiations are proceeding well in Copenhagen,and he hopes the summit can achieve, among other things, ambitious mitigation targets for developed countries and their commitments of financial support to assist developing countries adapt to the impact of global warming.

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