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Representatives from almost 200 countries will attend, including government delegates, business groups and academics.

But civil society will also play a major part, with activists making up more than half of the attendees.

That includes young farmers Josh Gilbert and Anika Molesworth, who believe going to Paris is like a dream come true…….

Key issues to be addressed?  Coastal communities are among those already feeling the impacts of a warming climate.Maria Tiimon Chi-Fang, from the Pacific island of Kiribati, said it was not just in the low-lying nations where coastal erosion was a constant threat. “That is why Paris, for the Kiribati, is so important, because, with climate change, it’s not just about the sea-level rise and erosion,” Mr Chi-Fang said.

“Of course, we have erosion. Some people have started to move away from where they live because of erosion. But there are also many issues apart from the impacts of climate change, like inundation, brackish water, more storm surges.”

Fear levels in France are at their highest in the wake of the Paris attacks. But instead of deterring delegates from going, Ms Chi-Fang believes it has done the opposite.

“No, I will go,” she said.

“For the people of Kiribati, for my people and the people who are so vulnerable on this issue, and also for the future of my son, who is only three years old, I will go.” http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/11/22/paris-attacks-wont-deter-us-climate-conference-activists