In Belgium the scale and threat of climate change has led to both the Federal and Regional Governments striving to organise a joint response

Bulgarian membership of EU has led to an increased public understanding that taking action against climate change requires immediate investment

During their Presidency of the EU, the Czechs worked hard to find a consensus at EU level but, with a new government, it remains to be seen how high up the agenda climate change will be.

Denmark is the world leader on energy efficiency and has proved to the world that you can cut emissions whilst increasing GDP

An energy law in 2005 set out a 2050 target of a 75% reduction in carbon emissions in France by 2050

Although Germany is above the European average with per-capita CO2 emissions in excess of 10 tonnes, it is one of the few EU-15 countries in compliance with its Kyoto commitments

NGOs and media groups are prominent in pushing the climate agenda and the Greek PM has made public statements over his government's belief that a new agreement will be struck in Copenhagen

Political developments around climate change have enjoyed an exceptional degree of consensus in the otherwise highly confrontational Hungarian political scene

As a major European food producer and manufacturer, the effects of the decisions made in Copenhagen will have a big impact on Italy

Malta is highly vulnerable to a changing climate as rising sea levels are threatening to submerge parts of the islands

With over 60% of The Netherlands lying beneath sea-level, the effects of climate change have always been at the forefront of Dutch minds

Analysis that has been carried out suggests that in Poland, water, agriculture, soils, will all be vulnerable to the effects of climate change

In Russia, ambitious domestic targets offer the prospect of low carbon economic development and establish favourable conditions for Russia to set a more ambitious emissions reduction target at Copenhagen

With a diverse range of climates, Spain faces several threats from the effects of global warming

Sweden will hold the Presidency for the EU during the negotiations at Copenhagen, and is committed to giving a high priority to issues surrounding climate change

The British Ambassador to Finland, Dr Valerie Caton ,handed over a copy of the 4 Degree Map to the Finnish Minister of Environment, showing the effects of a 4 degree rise in global temperatures.

Norwegian Foreign Secretary Jonas Gahr Støre discusses the 4 degree map.

The Elders, a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela, have delivered an urgent message to world leaders for a strong Copenahgen deal.