gn Affairs, Mexico* Copenhagen 2009: Untying the Gordian Knot The Bali Action Plan (BAP), adopted in December 2007, is widely recognized as a milestone within the climate change regime. Under its provisions all UNFCCC’s Parties are currently engaged in a twoyear negotiation process aimed at reaching an ambitious and fair agreement in Copenhagen. A year and a half later, however, little substantive progress has been achieved. December 2009 is around the corner and there is still a wide gap between the need for action and the willingnes