Developing countries have no emission reduction obligations

New Delhi, Dec 2 (PTI) India and other developing
countries have no emission reduction obligations and will
take appropriate mitigation actions on voluntary basis as
supported and enabled by finance and technology provided by
developed nations, the Indian government said Wednesday.
"Voluntary actions of developing nations will be
subject to international monitoring, report and verification
(MRV) as per agreed procedures to the extent that these
actions receive international support," Indian Environment
Minister Jairam Ramesh said in reply to a written query in Lok
Sabha, the Lower House of Parliament.
He made it clear that India's position on climate
change negotiations is anchored in the principle of equity and
"common but differentiated responsibilities and respective
capabilities" of parties as enshrined in the UN Framework of
Convention on Climate Change and Kyoto Protocol.
"India and other developing nations have also
consistently stated that the industralised nations must fulfil
their commitments under the Convention to provide resources
to developed countries to enable them to take mitigation and
adaptation actions to tackle climate change," Ramesh added.
The Indian Minister noted that the "negotiations on
these issues are underway and the parties are expected to
reach an agreed outcome on the negotiations in Copenhagen,"
slated to begin from December 7. PTI AJ
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