World leaders still coming to Paris for climate talks

The head of the UN’s Climate Change Programme, Christiana Figueres, on Wednesday said at least 80 world leaders are still expected in Paris on Nov. 30 for the opening of global climate talks.

Figueres said 120 leaders have accepted the invitation from French President Francois Hollande, but only 80 have registered so far.

“The 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21), from Nov. 30 to Dec. 11, continues as planned, despite the terrorist attacks on France‘’, she said.

According Figueres, US President, Barack Obama, German Chancellor, Angela Merkel as well as leaders from India, South Africa and China are among the leaders planning to come.