Dangerous climate change induced by global warming must be averted, and the only way to do this is to move to stronger targets that reflect the increasingly worsening outlook coming from the latest scientific reports, according to the Western Australian Sustainable Energy Association (WA SEA).

As the world's nations meet in Copenhagen for the 15th UN Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP15), it is essential that politicians hear the concerns of their constituents and endorse a strong response from all world Governments on behalf of their people.

‘What is good for the community is good for business, and fixing climate change and acting on greenhouse gas emissions fuelling the increasing pace of global warming is essential for the health of the planet, the welfare of the community, and so in the best interests of the world economy', says Prof Ray Wills, Chief Executive of WA SEA.

‘The conference in Copenhagen must lay the foundation for a legally binding climate treaty, a treaty that commits to real action, creating change in the way the planet does business and delivers more sustainable business practices,' says Prof Wills.

‘Many in the business community are ready for action, all want market certainty to drive investment but most are still waiting for firm decisions by Governments.'

There is no major corporation in the world (with the notable exception of one particular oil company) that disputes the basis of the science, and every major corporation on the planet is making some response to climate change, albeit for a small minority, that action will delay any solution.

‘Copenhagen must not be remembered as Carbonhaven,' says Prof Wills.

‘Strong and immediate action is required to stop the growth in world emissions and start the process of reducing emissions to a scientifically established level.'

From Copenhagen