The UN climate chief stated that instead of neglecting the fight against climate change, the global financial crisis could actually accelerate countries' efforts to develop 'green growth' industries by restructuring the financial system that supports them. He emphasized the importance of governments assisting poorer countries, who play a crucial role in preserving the planet's environment, rather than focusing all their resources on rescuing the financial sector. De Boer warned that the recent financial turmoil could disrupt UN-led climate change negotiations, but only if the potential benefits for addressing climate change are overlooked. He suggested that the crisis could be utilized as an opportunity to promote global green economic growth. De Boer believes that the credit crunch presents an opportunity to rebuild the financial system in a way that supports sustainable growth. He suggests that governments should implement policies that encourage private competition to invest in clean industries. He also emphasizes the importance of achieving a successful outcome in climate change negotiations, as it could lead to new markets, investment opportunities, and job creation. However, he warns that if global capital is primarily used to bail out the financial sector, it will harm the most vulnerable populations. De Boer hopes that the credit crunch will not delay attention to helping those in developing countries. De Boer stated that without providing support to developing countries, progress on the environmental agenda would be challenging. In two months, environment ministers will gather in Poznan, Poland, to prepare for the Copenhagen summit, where a new global-warming agreement will be discussed to replace the Kyoto Protocol. Ministers in Poznan need to show their commitment by allocating financial resources and establishing the necessary infrastructure for developing countries to participate in global efforts for both mitigation and adaptation. De Boer suggested that funding could come from sources other than governments and proposed a market-based approach. Despite the financial crisis, he noted that the Kyoto Protocol's Clean Development Mechanism, which allows wealthy nations to invest in clean energy projects in developing countries to offset their carbon emissions, has not been significantly impacted.