摘要
Against the background of COP17 in Durban,South Africa in November,which some are already calling"Africa’s COP,"now more than ever it is imperative that Africa begins to speak with one voice.It is only with one loud and very persistent voice that Africa can hope to influence any global agreement that materializes from this climate change conference-an agreement that must address development on the continent and poverty reduction plans.And clearly that plan needs follow-