German Prime Minister expresses concern over conflict over global warming Davos meeting January 24 6:23
Germany's Prime Minister Merkel will address the Davos Conference, a gathering of political and business leaders from around the world, appealing for global warming countermeasures, and among those seeking mitigation of global warming and those who are skeptical. He expressed concern that a conflict was emerging.
German Chancellor Merkel addressed Wednesday at the World Economic Forum's annual meeting of the Davos, which brings together leaders from various political and business circles.
Remembering the growing movement of youth in the world to combat global warming, he said, "Time is imminent. We must take the impatience of youth positively and constructively." He emphasized his stance on promoting global warming countermeasures.
He expressed concern that there was a conflict between those seeking mitigation of climate change and those who were skeptical, calling for the need for dialogue.
Merkel is also convinced that the first meeting of the EU-Presidency in September to bring together 27 EU member states and China's leaders in Germany in September will bring the world's greenhouse gas world to the forefront. He expressed a strong desire to promote global warming countermeasures with China, the largest emitter.