The massive white globe at Copenhagen's Bella Centre, where the world's largest climate change summit was held, may have inadvertently hinted at future consequences. An attendee pointed out that small Pacific island nations like Tuvalu and the Cook Islands, as well as Antarctica, were missing from the model. With scientists warning of rising global temperatures and melting polar ice caps leading to higher sea levels, island nations urged major economies like China and the US to reach a new climate agreement during the 12-day talks. This oversight by the organisers raised questions about the seriousness of the issue. The UN climate talks concluded with a minimal agreement on Saturday, in which delegates acknowledged an accord reached by the United States, China, and other emerging powers. This agreement did not meet the original goals of the conference, leading many to view the talks as unsuccessful. The accord, which is not as strong as a legally binding treaty or even a anticipated political deal, lacked specifics on how to limit global warming to a maximum of 2 degrees Celsius over pre-industrial levels. This target is considered crucial to prevent dangerous consequences such as floods, droughts, mudslides, sandstorms, and rising sea levels. The possibility of $100 billion in yearly aid starting in 2020 for developing countries was mentioned, but the source of this funding was not specified. Important decisions like emissions reductions were deferred, with another climate conference scheduled for November 2010 in Mexico. Negotiators are aiming to finalize a new treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol, though success is not assured.