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PM hails Cancun agreement

The Prime Minister has hailed the agreement at the UN Climate Change talks in Cancun, Mexico, as a "very significant step forward" in tackling climate change

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Mr Cameron said he was clear that Britain would meet its international obligations and stressed he would continue to make the case for a “global, comprehensive and legally-binding climate agreement”.

He said:

The Cancun agreement is a very significant step forward in renewing the determination of the international community to tackle climate change through multilateral action.

This morning I spoke to Chris Huhne to congratulate him and the entire UK team on the successful conclusion of these negotiations.

I also pay tribute to President Calderon of Mexico for the tremendous skill he has shown in bridging the gaps and producing a consensus outcome.

Now the world must deliver on its promises. There is more hard work to be done ahead of the climate change conference in South Africa next year.

I am clear that Britain will meet its international obligations. This will be the greenest ever British Government. And I will continue to make the case for a global, comprehensive and legally-binding climate agreement.

Read more: Department for Energy and Climate Change

Published 11 December 2010