"Climate change leaders from around the world are applauding the French government's decision to press on with a landmark U.N. conference in Paris at the end of the month, even in the wake of deadly terrorist attacks.
But just how robust the event will be is still unclear. Early today, French Prime Minister Manuel Valls told a radio station that only the negotiations themselves will take place and not the 'concerts and festivities' planned around it. The U.N. talks were expected to draw some 40,000 people to Paris.
The death toll from Friday's carnage -- when gunmen, some armed with AK-47s, opened fire on a Paris concert hall, stormed popular restaurants and set off explosions at a packed soccer stadium -- rose to 129 by last night. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility. French President François Hollande declared the attacks 'an act of war' and vowed revenge."
Lisa Friedman reports for ClimateWire November 16, 2015.
SEE ALSO:
"Paris Climate Deal Meeting Still on as Republican Leaders Register Opposition" (Guardian)
"Climate Summit Under Terror's Shadow in Paris" (Politico)
"Paris Climate Summit To Be Pared Back, Says France PM" (Climate Home)
"Climate Activists Vow to Demonstrate During Paris Talks" (InsideClimate News)
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