ANU experts discuss the Paris climate summit »

The UN Framework on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP21) meeting in Paris will kick off on Monday 30 November 2015 with a meeting of world leaders, including Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. The conference aims to achieve a legally-binding agreement that will combat climate change and boost a transition to low-carbon economies. Most countries have already submitted their emissions reductions targets, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions, to the UNFCCC. Australia has committed to cut its emissions by 26 to 28 per cent by 2030 based on 2005 levels. The Climate Change Institute at The Australian National University (ANU) is sending a delegation of academics and students. Here are some of their thoughts ahead of the meeting. Adjunct Professor Howard Bamsey Former Australian Government climate negotiatorANU Regulatory Institutions Network "This conference is very different from previous ones and as a result has the potential, if all goes to plan, to launch a new, more positive era for the negotiations.