Post COP15.. Leading close to 2012

We are into 2010, and for some who have been actively monitoring the progress leading to post Kyoto Protocol forecast, this means that the world has only TWO years left until the mentioned nations in the treaty to achieving the 2012 carbon emission target. To read and view the context of the Kyoto Protocol, just click to the following link: http://unfccc.int/essential_background/kyoto_protocol/items/1678.php. One of the ways to monitor the progress of climate change efforts, is to hold annual meetings called "Conference of Parties (COP)", which is also the time when government agencies and NGOs discussed, with activism occurring outside the venue compound.

About a month ago, nations throughout the earth took part in the Conference of Parties 15 (COP 15) meeting in Copenhagen, Denmark which saw world leaders attending the meeting, including President Barack Obama. It was also due to his presence that many world leaders decided to show up for the meeting.

So exactly what came out of the COP 15? Simple, the answers are: i) Copenhagen Accord; and ii) more disappointments. First, let's have a look as to what have been hoped for during the time of the meeting with this video from Arnold Schwarzenegger, California's Governor (synonymously known as the Governator), who describes what everyone can do in combating climate change.

Such an inspiring speech, makes one feel hopeful and be passionate that the COP 15 will yield great success. Well, unlike all fairy tales, the speech isn't so realistic to reach the minds of the world leaders. This next video is from the Stupid Show, which shows the progess of events that occurred during the COP 15, and also from the same crew who gave you the film, "The Age of Stupid".

Knowing the truth, it's quite evident to see how such agreement (relating to the Copenhagen Accord) can be established without the full consensus (consensus means agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole) of every nations. Sadly, this is the reality of life that is felt despite the false hopes that are at times promised to the concerned individuals.