Global Wind Energy Council secretary-general Steve Sawyer warns of the dire outcome if politicians fail to deliver a legally binding framework soon Photograph: Christopher Hopson

Industry tries to remain optimistic over Copenhagen

Renewables representatives say they are still hopeful a significant agreement can be reached at the Copenhagen climate summit, but warn that failure to reach a deal that includes a strict timetable could lead to the “unravelling” of existing arrangements and a major setback for the sector.