We think that this is another measure that will overburden developing countries. We believe that the real debate for Copenhagen is mainly on two issu… - Buyelwa Sonjica

As you would appreciate our situation in the continent is unique because we contribute about 2% of the 3,8% of emissions that Africa contributes. Consequently we have adopted a balanced approach looking at adaptation and mitigation

We need to locate our efforts around climate change within the same debate on achieving our millennium development goals. We owe it to our future generation to act responsibly. Our development path includes using our resources in an efficient and sustained manner.

As developing countries the overriding priorities of developing countries are socio-economic development with emphasis on poverty eradication, job creation, health and education and of course to bring real changes to our people in far flung rural areas.