World leaders have been addressing the UN climate conference in Copenhagen as it approaches its conclusion. The Danish organizers have downplayed expectations of a full 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 general political framework. We are running out of time, so let's stop pretending. If Copenhagen fails, it will be a disaster 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. If we continue in this manner, it will result in failure. Our purpose here is not to hold a conference on global warming, but rather to make decisions. UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown emphasized the importance of taking action in Copenhagen, warning against allowing self-interest to hinder policies for human survival. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton raised concerns about the lack of transparency from China, the second biggest emitter. There needs to be a readiness to embrace openness in any setting that we ultimately decide is suitable. If there is not a dedication to promoting transparency, it is a major issue for us. Israeli President Shimon Peres urges our neighboring countries, even those with whom we do not have formal diplomatic ties, to work together to protect our region. Political differences should not prevent collaboration on environmental issues. Carbon molecules do not belong to any specific country. Rivers do not need visas, but they can carry pollution. People of different faiths hope for the Jordan River to remain clean and sacred. I believe in the Biblical call to care for and protect the environment. Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad shares our views on the causes of environmental destruction and has solutions to address it. I am hopeful that those responsible for the destruction of the environment will agree to international commitments and work with us to establish a fair framework that minimizes this destruction and supports programs to mitigate its effects. It is important for all countries to have access to new technologies that allow them to diversify their energy sources and utilize clean and renewable energy options like wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, and nuclear power. Chinese Climate Change Ambassador Yu Qingtai emphasizes the importance of success in Copenhagen and rejects efforts to shift blame onto other countries for any potential failures. He believes that some parties are simply trying to justify their obstructive and unproductive behavior during the process. The biggest obstacle, according to Indian Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh, is some parties' desire to unilaterally abandon agreements, leading to a lack of trust and blame game. Micronesian President Emanuel Mori seeks help to save his people and others in small island countries, urging cooperation to protect the planet for future generations. Japanese Environment Minister Sakihito Ozawa questions whether it will be acceptable to developing nations if the US, China, and others do not join an agreement. The current main issue lies within these nations. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has observed slogans in the streets, including one that suggests focusing on changing the system rather than the climate. He believes it is important for us to adopt this mindset and prioritize system change over climate change. As a result, we will start to protect the planet. Capitalism is a harmful system that is causing harm to life. Another memorable saying is, "if the climate were a bank, it would have already been saved", and I believe that to be true. If the climate were a large capitalist bank, you rich governments would have already saved it. Marcus Stephen, President of Nuaru (South Pacific), The Republic of Nauru is a small island, only 21 sq km (8 sq miles) in size. How much of our island should we be willing to sacrifice? We are isolated by the Pacific Ocean on all sides and facing rising sea levels with no alternative options. Let us stop blaming others and take responsibility. We must not disappoint the world or our future generations. We are present and accountable for the future of the world. Our voices today must 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 for sustainable development, as the planet's ability to support it is at risk. I am concerned that during this conference, we are close to failing the children of the world. Each of us will be held accountable for our actions or inactions. South African President Jacob Zuma believes this is a critical situation that could have life-threatening consequences for the global population. It is crucial that we work together and make serious decisions as we are facing a threat to the survival of humanity. The most important thing is to prioritize taking action, rather than focusing on personal gain while others are suffering. South Korean President Lee Myung-Bak stresses the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as the decisions made today will impact not only ourselves but also our children and the future of the planet. In order to make a significant difference, collective action is necessary. Instead of waiting for others to take the lead, we should be willing to take the first step ourselves. The main challenge, according to Ugandan Environment Minister Maria Mutagamba, is that we are deviating from the usual procedure and neglecting certain aspects. However, she remains optimistic that an agreement can be reached. Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg emphasizes the critical nature of the current stage of the conference and urges all to take responsibility in reaching an agreement the following day. This agreement should involve ambitious emissions targets and should be based on the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, with the wealthiest nations bearing the most responsibility. All nations must make a contribution, and Norway is committed to taking responsibility. We aim to decrease 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. The Prime Minister of Vanuatu, Edward Natapei, mentioned the recent devastation in Fiji caused by a category two cyclone, with thousands of people displaced and seeking shelter due to flooding. This is just a preview of what could potentially worsen if a bold climate agreement is not in place.