World leaders are addressing the UN climate conference in Copenhagen as it approaches its conclusion. The Danish hosts are trying to lower expectations for a comprehensive agreement, but some leaders remain hopeful. French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated, "People want to keep [the Kyoto protocol], okay, let's keep Kyoto." Let's come to a consensus on a broad political framework. We are running out of time, so let's put an end to empty talk. Failing in Copenhagen would have disastrous consequences for all of us. We need to step up our efforts in this conference or we will be on a path to disaster. We have less than 24 hours left. If we continue in this manner, it will result in failure. Our purpose here is not to hold a conference on global warming, but to make decisive choices. UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown stated that during these crucial days in Copenhagen, where our actions will have lasting consequences, we must not let narrow self-interest hinder efforts for human survival. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed concern about the lack of transparency from China, the second largest emitter of carbon emissions. We need to be willing to be open and transparent in whatever setting we decide is best. If there is no commitment to transparency, it is a dealbreaker for us. Israeli President Shimon Peres is asking neighboring countries, even those without diplomatic relations, to work together to save the region. Political differences should not prevent environmental cooperation because carbon molecules do not have a nationality. Rivers do not need visas, but they can carry pollution. People of various faiths, including Jews, Muslims, and Christians, hope for the Jordan River to remain pure and sacred. I, like the Bible's call to Adam, urge for the preservation and cultivation of our natural world. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad expresses strong views on the reasons behind environmental destruction and has proposed solutions to address this issue. I am hopeful that those who are most responsible for damaging the environment will agree to international obligations and work with us to establish a fair framework. This involves reducing environmental destruction and supporting programs to mitigate its effects. It is important for all countries to have access to new technologies for clean and renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, sea tide, geothermal, and nuclear power. The Chinese Climate Change Ambassador, Yu Qingtai, emphasizes the significance of the Copenhagen conference and stresses that China is not interested in being part of blaming other countries for any failures. He believes that some countries are trying to shift blame for their own obstructive and uncooperative behavior during the process. INDIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER JAIRAM RAMESH believes that the main obstacle is some parties' desire to unilaterally abandon agreements, leading to a lack of trust and the start of a blame game. MICRONESIA PRESIDENT EMANUEL MORI appeals for help in saving his people and other small island nations, emphasizing the need to protect the planet for future generations. JAPANESE ENVIRONMENT MINISTER SAKIHITO OZAWA questions whether developing nations will accept a climate agreement without the participation of the US, China, and other countries. The current main issue lies within these nations. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has noticed slogans in the streets advocating for a change in the system rather than the climate, and he believes this sentiment should be adopted. Instead of altering the climate, the focus should be on transforming the system. As a result, we will start to protect the planet. Capitalism is a harmful system that is leading to the destruction of life. Another well-known saying is, "if the climate was a bank, you would have already saved it", and I believe this is accurate. If the climate were a large capitalist bank, the wealthy governments would have already intervened to save it. - MARCUS STEPHEN, PRESIDENT OF NUARU (SOUTH PACIFIC) Nuaru is a small island nation, covering just 21 sq km (8 sq miles). How much of our island should we sacrifice given that we are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean with rising sea levels and nowhere else to go? We must stop playing the blame game and take responsibility for the world and our children. - GEORGE PAPANDREOU, GREEK PRIME MINISTER We are present and accountable for the future of the world. Our voices today must turn this dream into a tangible reality, warned Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd. He expressed concern about prioritizing appearances over actual progress and inaction over taking proactive steps. Rudd emphasized the importance of collective action, stating that without cooperation, there is little hope for sustainable development as the planet may no longer be able to support it. I am concerned that at this conference, we are on the brink of failing all the children in the world. Each of us will be held accountable for our actions or inaction. South African President Jacob Zuma believes that the fate of the global population is at stake and urges us to come together to make critical decisions. We are facing a crisis that jeopardizes the survival of humanity. The most important thing is to prioritize the issue of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, rather than focusing on personal gain while others suffer. South Korean President Lee Myung-bak emphasizes the importance of making decisions that will impact not only ourselves but also future generations and the planet. In order to make a meaningful impact, we must take collective action instead of waiting for others to take the lead. It is important to shift our mindset from "you first" to "me first" in order to make progress. UGANDAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MARIA MUTAGAMBA expressed concern over the inability to follow normal procedures and the sidelining of certain parties in the negotiation process. Despite this, she remains hopeful for an agreement to be reached. NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER JENS STOLTENBERG emphasized the critical stage of the conference and called for all parties to take responsibility in reaching an agreement the following day. He stressed the importance of ambitious emissions targets and the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, with wealthier nations bearing the main burden. All nations must play a part in addressing climate change. Norway is committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020 and aims to become carbon neutral by 2030 if a strong global climate agreement is reached. VANUATU PRIME MINISTER EDWARD NATAPEI expresses concern for the recent impact of a category two cyclone in Fiji, which has caused significant damage and forced thousands into emergency shelters. This is just a preview of what could escalate into a more severe situation if there is no ambitious climate agreement in place.