Skip to main content

Aviation industry calls for inclusion in Copenhagen deal

Four of the world's leading airlines have today called for carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation to be included in any new global climate change deal agreed at the UN's Copenhagen Summit in December.

Air France/KLM, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin Atlantic and airport operator BAA said emissions from international aviation, which currently contribute an estimated two per cent of global CO2 emissions, should be included in any replacement deal for the Kyoto Protocol.

Speaking on behalf of the companies, who have formed an industry coalition called the Aviation Global Deal (AGD) Group

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

Show password
Hide password

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here