WWF's Plea to World Leaders

The World Wide Fund’s (WWF) Richard Worthington has put President Jacob Zuma and other world leaders on the spot, saying that developing countries have to "rise to the occasion" if the world hopes to counter the rise in global temperatures.

Worthington acknowledged South Africa has set a positive example in international negotiations – but noted the implementation of long term strategies are lacking at national level.

He urged Zuma to reread the formal policies adopted at the Polokwane conference, saying the WWF will look to him to carry these attitudes to Copenhagen.

“We have a chance of success at Copenhagen, if we can mobilise the necessary political will,” said Worthington.

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