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Climate deal may not happen - PM Climate deal may not happen - PM
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It may not be possible to get a new deal over global warming at the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has admitted.It may not be possible to get a new deal over global warming at the UN climate conference in Copenhagen, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has admitted.
Arriving at summit, Mr Brown said he was determined to play his part in "bringing the world together". Mr Brown told the BBC the barriers were "huge" but "not insurmountable".
However, he said "a number of problems" remained as talks continued in a bid to break the deadlock over emission cuts and financial aid for poorer countries. Talks are continuing in a bid to break the deadlock over emission cuts and financial aid for poorer countries.
Environmental groups are protesting at being "locked out" of the proceedings. The PM said a deal could create up to 500,000 jobs in the UK's "low carbon" industries, while helping the developing world combat climate change.
He joins the talks as environmental groups protest at being "locked out" of the proceedings.
With more international government representatives arriving, fewer delegates from other groups are being allowed entrance.With more international government representatives arriving, fewer delegates from other groups are being allowed entrance.
Some groups are threatening "mass civil disobedience" amid claims 15,000 delegates have been refused accreditation or are experiencing long delays in applications.Some groups are threatening "mass civil disobedience" amid claims 15,000 delegates have been refused accreditation or are experiencing long delays in applications.
Mr Brown said: "This is a very important moment for the world. We can't do it on our own - it's about the whole world coming together Gordon Brown class="" href="/2/hi/science/nature/8415307.stm">Protests planned at climate talks
"It is very difficult for us. It is possible that we will not get an agreement and it is also true that there are many issues to be sorted out." Mr Brown said ministers faced an "uphill struggle" but that he was determined to play his part in "bringing the world together".
'Crisis point' He told BBC One's Breakfast programme: "If you don't get an agreement this week, people will doubt whether you can get an agreement at all."
He said negotiations were so complex because of the number of countries involved but that there was "goodwill".
"If we make promises at Copenhagen, we've got to be sure that every country is going to keep them."
Environment ministers and negotiators from 193 countries are taking part in discussions, with 120 national leaders joining on Thursday with the aim of signing a deal the following day.Environment ministers and negotiators from 193 countries are taking part in discussions, with 120 national leaders joining on Thursday with the aim of signing a deal the following day.
UK Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband wants to see ministers work out differences over financial contributions to help poorer countries deal with global warming and the scale of emissions cuts. Mr Brown said: "We can't do it on our own, it's about the whole world coming together.
Developing countries staged a walkout earlier this week, claiming richer nations were trying to dodge obligations to cut the carbon emissions which the majority of the world's governments believe are contributing to climate change. "I want every country and not just a few countries to sign the deal. It's about... each doing something to help climate change.
"Unless we have a solution we're going to have [our children] growing up in a world where there are floods and droughts, where there are climate change refugees and evacuees, where we have extreme weather."
'Crisis point'
The prime minister is putting his weight behind a private carbon market, allowing countries to buy and sell emissions allowances, as a way of encouraging nations to cut carbon output.
The majority of the world's governments believe these emissions are contributing to climate change but developing countries staged a walkout earlier this week, claiming richer nations were trying to dodge their obligations.
The UK is backing Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi's proposals to assist African nations through predictable funding that will not detract from existing aid priorities, and a global tax to raise funds.The UK is backing Ethiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi's proposals to assist African nations through predictable funding that will not detract from existing aid priorities, and a global tax to raise funds.
On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales warned delegates the "eyes of the world" were upon them and said they had the power to "write our future".On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales warned delegates the "eyes of the world" were upon them and said they had the power to "write our future".
He said the planet had reached a "point of crisis" and urged leaders to "listen to the cries" of those already suffering from climate change.He said the planet had reached a "point of crisis" and urged leaders to "listen to the cries" of those already suffering from climate change.