147 Heads of State and Government accepted the invitation to generate political momentum and action for the climate. This level of participation makes COP21 one of the largest diplomatic conferences ever organized. It has been described by Former French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius as Ňa firstÓ for France, and it is at this conference that governments will reach a new and universal climate change agreement.

In addition, over 80 world class speakers, including country Ministers, industry CEOs, and international thought leaders, will be presenting onsite in an effort to bolster business innovation and bring scale to the emerging green economy.

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