Numerous conference guests were welcomed with brief addresses delivered by Mr. Uffe Ellemann-Jensen, Chairman of the Baltic Development Forum, HE. Mr. Hans Michael Kofoed-Hansen, Danish Ambassador to Warsaw, and Mr. Paweł Świeboda, Chairman of the Conference (President of "demosEUROPA" Centre for European Strategy). All they emphasised tremendous role to be played by the future Climate Change Conferences, including the COP14 to be held in Poznan this year, and the Copenhagen COP15, in 2008. They also stressed the need of cooperation aimed at achievement of the Post 2010 Global Agreement. 

The conference was structured into two parts, including a scientific seminar and the accompanying news conference held at the beginning.

During the given by Mr. Maciej Nowicki, Minister of the Environment, and Mr. Thomas Becker, Secretary of State, Danish Ministry of Climate and Energy. 

Professor M. Nowicki, provided information on the organisational aspects of the COP 14 Climate Change Conference to be held in Poznan, on 1-12 December. Minister M. Nowicki emphasised the responsibility Poland assumed by organisation of the Climate Change Conference (COP14). It is a leading event for both Poland and the European Union as the whole that provides the opportunities to a Global Agreement. Professor Maciej Nowicki said that the preparatory activities are going smooth and in accordance to the plan assumed, and therefore successful output of the COP14 are expected. 

Secretary Thomas Becker presented the issue of greenhouse gas reduction by50 % as the matter of priority by 2050. He emphasised that it will be not an easy challenge, given the energy cycle and new investment being implemented. He said that the European Union has to serve as a good example for the rest of the world, by initiation of specific actions aimed at reduction of the emissions. He concluded his address with a promise to provide assistance in the organisation arrangements of and the wishes of success to the Poznan Climate Change Conference. Professor Maciej Nowicki, Minister of the Environment, expressed his gratitude. 

Then, both Statesmen replied to question asked by the guests, and consequently the scientific part of the conference was begun.