EPRI Participation in International Climate Meetings
John Novak attended the Nov. 2–6 meetings of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Further Commitments for Annex I Parties under the Kyoto Protocol and the Ad Hoc Working Group on Long-Term Cooperative Action under the Convention in Barcelona, Spain.  The groups continued negotiations with the goal of reaching a comprehensive agreement in Copenhagen in December.  During the session, it became clear that the negotiations would continue on two tracks: the Kyoto Protocol track, and a track of Long-Term Cooperative Action under the Convention.  It also became apparent that the negotiators would not adopt a legally binding agreement in Copenhagen.  Instead, the goal is likely to reach agreement on a “politically binding” document that leads to a legally binding agreement in 2010.  Mr. Novak participated in side events and meetings with international business, agencies, and delegates and with members of the U.S. delegation to provide input on issues and to provide information and links to EPRI research and projects.