At the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, world leaders have been addressing the attendees as the event approaches its conclusion. The Danish hosts of the summit have tried to manage expectations by downplaying the likelihood of a comprehensive agreement, but some leaders remain hopeful. French President Nicolas Sarkozy stated that people are in favor of maintaining the Kyoto protocol, suggesting that it should be retained. 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. A breakdown in Copenhagen would be disastrous for all of us. We need to accelerate our efforts in this conference or we will be facing a disaster. We have less than 24 hours left. If we continue in this manner, it will result in failure. Our goal here is not to simply hold a conference on global warming, but to actually make decisions. UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown emphasized the importance of taking action in Copenhagen, as the decisions made there will have long-lasting effects. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton expressed concern about the lack of transparency from China, which is the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. There needs to be a readiness to embrace transparency in any chosen platform. Without a dedication to pursuing transparency, it is a dealbreaker for us. Israeli President Shimon Peres urges neighboring countries, even those without existing diplomatic relations, to come together to protect the region. Political differences should not impede environmental collaboration, as carbon molecules do not have a nationality. Rivers do not need a visa to cross borders, but they can carry pollution with them. People of different religions, including Jews, Muslims, and Christians, hope that the Jordan River remains clean and sacred. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad believes in the importance of taking care of the environment, following the example set in the Bible of Adam tending to the Garden of Eden. Ahmadinejad has strong opinions on what is causing environmental destruction and has proposed solutions to combat this issue. I am hopeful that those who are causing the most harm to the environment will agree to international commitments and help us establish a fair framework by reducing destruction and supporting programs to mitigate its consequences. It is crucial for all countries to have access to new technologies in order to diversify their energy sources and utilize clean and renewable energy options like wind, solar, sea tide, geothermal, and nuclear power. According to Chinese Climate Change Ambassador Yu Qingtai, the success of Copenhagen is vital and China is not interested in participating in the blame game. Instead, he believes that some countries are trying to shift blame onto others to cover up their obstructive and unconstructive behavior during the negotiations. INDIAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER JAIRAM RAMESH believes that the main obstacle to progress is some parties' desire to unilaterally abandon agreements, which has led to a lack of trust and a blame game. MICRONESIA PRESIDENT EMANUEL MORI appeals for assistance in saving his people and other small island nations, in order to protect the planet for future generations. JAPANESE ENVIRONMENT MINISTER SAKIHITO OZAWA questions whether developing nations will accept an agreement without the participation of the US, China, and other countries. Currently, the main issue lies within these nations. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has noticed various slogans in the streets, one of which stated "don't change the climate, change the system." He believes that we should adopt this mindset and focus on transforming the system rather than altering the climate. As a result, we will start protecting 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 to be true. If the climate were a large capitalist bank, the wealthy governments would have already taken action to save it. - Marcus Stephen, President of Nuaru (South Pacific). Nuaru is a small island nation, covering just 21 sq km (8 sq miles). We are faced with the dilemma of how much of our island we should be willing to sacrifice, as we are surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and have no other options due to rising sea levels. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou urges us to stop playing the blame game and emphasizes that we must not disappoint the world or our children. We are present and accountable for the future of our world. Our voices need to turn this dream into a tangible reality. Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd expresses concern about prioritizing style over substance and inaction over action. He emphasizes the importance of collective action to ensure sustainable development as the planet's capacity is at risk. I am concerned that at this conference, we are on the brink of failing all the children of the world. Each person here will be held accountable for their actions or inaction. South African President Jacob Zuma believes that the decisions we make are crucial for the survival of the global population. We must work together and make serious choices as we are facing a threat to humanity's existence. The most important thing is to prioritize taking action, rather than focusing on personal gain while others suffer. South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak emphasizes the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as the decisions made today will impact not only us but also future generations. To truly make a difference, we must work together and take action collectively, rather than waiting for others to take the first step. UGANDAN ENVIRONMENT MINISTER MARIA MUTAGAMBA expressed concern about the inability to follow normal procedures and the sidelining of certain parties in the negotiation process. She remains hopeful for reaching an agreement. NORWEGIAN PRIME MINISTER JENS STOLTENBERG emphasized the critical stage of the conference and called for all parties to take responsibility for reaching an agreement the following day. He stressed the importance of ambitious emissions targets and the principle of common but different responsibilities, with wealthier nations bearing the main responsibilities. All nations must make a contribution, and Norway is committed to taking responsibility. We aim to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 30% by 2020, and if a strong global climate agreement is reached, we will strive to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Prime Minister Edward Natapei of Vanuatu expresses concern for the recent devastation caused by a cyclone in Fiji, which has displaced thousands of people and caused extensive flooding. This is just a preview of what could escalate into a more severe situation if there is no ambitious climate agreement in place.