Lesotho is currently taking part at a two-week annual climate change conference that commenced in Bali, Indonesia on December 03, 2007.

The purpose of the conference, which ends today (Friday) is to lay foundation for agreements on enhanced global action to fight climate change in the period after 2012, the year the first commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol expires.

According to a press statement from the Ministry of Natural Resources the conference is attended by eight Heads of Government, Ministers from over 150 countries and Leaders of Intergovernmental Organisations.

Lesotho delegation is lead by Minister Monyane Moleleki and consists of Minister Lebohang Nts'inyi, Messrs Ts'eliso Sekoli, Motsamai Damane and Motsomi Maletjane.

On addressing the conference, the Lesotho delegation reminded the conference that in 1990, climate change was regarded as a myth and unreal, but now 17 years later, the world feels that not enough is being done to address climate change.

The delegation according to the release further mentioned that Lesotho is suffering the consequences of climate change and explained how this year saw a most devastating phonological drought that was followed by heavy rains that are still continuing.

Source: LENA 14/12/2007