Environment Minister John Shimmin says he isn't surprised the Copenhagen Summit ended with no legally binding deal on climate change.
He attended the conference on behalf of the Isle of Man, as world leaders gathered to try to tackle the growing menace of CO2 emissions.
The event was massively over-subscribed, which meant the Island's voice wasn't heard at the main event.
However, Mr Shimmin says it was still well worth making the trip:
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