This Panos Briefing explains the issues and concerns, the possibilities and the dangers, as 180 nations with profoundly different interests and needs face one another round the negotiating table. Panos works from offices in eleven countries. This briefing was written by Maria Elena Hurtado, a Chilean freelance writer and broadcaster on development, environment and consumer affairs. It was edited by Kitty Warnock and Nikki van der Gaag and designed by Sally O'Leary. Copies otherwise are available for 5.00.
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