The U.N. Conference on Climate Change has ended in Cancun, leaving the resort destination weary but richer. Delegates from nearly 200 countries attended, along with protestors, filling up almost all available rooms. Early estimates indicate Cancun took in some $85 million from the event.
More was accomplished than had been expected. Last year the conference venue was Copenhagen, where global warming is difficult to comprehend in December. This year, although the beaches beckoned, delegates worked until 4 a.m. the final night before agreeing on the Cancun Accord. The protestors outside complained that too much was left undone. Vegetarians, for example, were disheartened that the delegates did not condemn the eating of meat.
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Jimm Budd
Reporting from Mexico City
Member of the Society of American Travel Writers
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