The global credit crisis may actually accelerate efforts to develop 'green growth' industries by changing the financial system supporting them, according to the UN climate chief. Yvo de Boer emphasized the importance of governments assisting poor countries in addressing ecological issues rather than focusing solely on financial rescue efforts. Despite concerns that the financial turmoil could disrupt climate change discussions, de Boer sees potential for progress in environmental initiatives if the crisis prompts a shift towards green economic growth on a global scale. 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. De Boer also emphasizes the importance of a successful outcome in climate change negotiations in Copenhagen in December 2009, as it would create new markets, investment opportunities, and job growth. However, he cautions against using global capital primarily to bail out the financial sector, as it would harm the most vulnerable populations. De Boer hopes that the credit crunch will not delay attention to developing countries in the South while countries in the North focus on repaying debts. De Boer stated that it would be challenging to make progress on the environmental agenda without providing support to developing countries. Environment ministers are set to meet in Poznan, Poland in two months to prepare for the Copenhagen summit, where a new global-warming agreement will be discussed to replace the Kyoto Protocol. Ministers need to demonstrate their commitment to providing financial resources and 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 mentioned the possibility of utilizing market mechanisms. He also noted that the financial crisis has not yet impacted the Clean Development Mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol, which allows wealthy countries to offset their carbon emissions by investing in clean energy projects in developing nations.