Manning joins world leaders for climate talks in Denmark

Prime Minister Patrick Manning joins more than 100 world leaders in Copenhagen this week for the final discussions on a climate change treaty.

Manning is attending the talks in his dual role as head of the Trinidad and Tobago delegation and the chairman of the Commonwealth heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

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Commonwealth leaders met in Trinidad last month and agreed on a consensus document to present at the United Nations conference.

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The Trinidad and Tobago delegation includes Environment Minister Emily Dick-Forde.

Dr Lenny Saith will act as prime minister until manning returns home on december 20.