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PM seeks constructive approach to combat climate change
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Seeking a constructive approach
to move forward in the global efforts to combat climate
change, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said
India is willing to do more provided there are "credible"
arrangements from rich nations on financial support and
technology transfers.
"Climate change cannot be addressed by perpetuating the
poverty of the developing countries," Singh said in a
statement before his departure for climate change summit in
Copenhagen.
He said India, as a responsible member of the
international community, has announced that it will reduce the
emissions intensity by 20-25 per cent in 2020 as compared to
2005.
Singh noted that India has also launched a comprehensive
Action Plan on Climate Change and the eight National Missions
have been set up.
"We are willing to do more provided there are credible
arrangements to provide both additional financial support as
well as technological transfers from developed to developing
countries," he said.
Singh's remarks come as negotiations in Copenhagen have
hit a roadblock with no headway being made on agreement on
emission cuts, mitigation targets and financing.
Asserting that every citizen of the globe has equal
entitlement of the global atmospheric space, the Indian Prime
Minister said in keeping with this principle he had announced
that India will maintain its per capita emissions at a level
lower than the average per capita emissions of developed
countries.
"It is India's view that global warming is taking place
and taking place here and now and its adverse consequences
will impact most heavily on developing countries like India.
"As a responsible member of the international community,
India is, therefore, fully committed to working with the rest
of the world to preserve and protect our environment. This is
our common heritage, and this is what we must bequeath to our
succeeding generations," he said.
Singh said he looked forward to constructive
deliberations in Copenhagen which meet the collective
aspirations of all humankind and enable them to move forward
in the global efforts to combat climate change.
The day-long summit Friday is expected to be attended
by US President Barack Obama, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao,
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown besides other world
leaders.
Singh noted that the United Nations Framework Conference
on Climate Change in Copenhagen (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto
Protocol embodies the international agreed regime for
addressing the global challenge of climate change.
"The UNFCCC is founded on the principle of equity and
common but differentiated responsibilities and respective
capabilities," he said.
Singh said at the 13th Conference of Parties in Bali, it
was agreed to launch an Action Plan to enhance the
implementation of the UNFCCC.
"The Bali Action Plan seeks to ensure full, effective and
sustained implementation of the UNFCCC through long term
cooperative action of the Parties upto and beyond 2012," the
Indian Prime Minister said. PTI SKU
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to move forward in the global efforts to combat climate
change, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday said
India is willing to do more provided there are "credible"
arrangements from rich nations on financial support and
technology transfers.
"Climate change cannot be addressed by perpetuating the
poverty of the developing countries," Singh said in a
statement before his departure for climate change summit in
Copenhagen.
He said India, as a responsible member of the
international community, has announced that it will reduce the
emissions intensity by 20-25 per cent in 2020 as compared to
2005.
Singh noted that India has also launched a comprehensive
Action Plan on Climate Change and the eight National Missions
have been set up.
"We are willing to do more provided there are credible
arrangements to provide both additional financial support as
well as technological transfers from developed to developing
countries," he said.
Singh's remarks come as negotiations in Copenhagen have
hit a roadblock with no headway being made on agreement on
emission cuts, mitigation targets and financing.
Asserting that every citizen of the globe has equal
entitlement of the global atmospheric space, the Indian Prime
Minister said in keeping with this principle he had announced
that India will maintain its per capita emissions at a level
lower than the average per capita emissions of developed
countries.
"It is India's view that global warming is taking place
and taking place here and now and its adverse consequences
will impact most heavily on developing countries like India.
"As a responsible member of the international community,
India is, therefore, fully committed to working with the rest
of the world to preserve and protect our environment. This is
our common heritage, and this is what we must bequeath to our
succeeding generations," he said.
Singh said he looked forward to constructive
deliberations in Copenhagen which meet the collective
aspirations of all humankind and enable them to move forward
in the global efforts to combat climate change.
The day-long summit Friday is expected to be attended
by US President Barack Obama, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao,
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown besides other world
leaders.
Singh noted that the United Nations Framework Conference
on Climate Change in Copenhagen (UNFCCC) and the Kyoto
Protocol embodies the international agreed regime for
addressing the global challenge of climate change.
"The UNFCCC is founded on the principle of equity and
common but differentiated responsibilities and respective
capabilities," he said.
Singh said at the 13th Conference of Parties in Bali, it
was agreed to launch an Action Plan to enhance the
implementation of the UNFCCC.
"The Bali Action Plan seeks to ensure full, effective and
sustained implementation of the UNFCCC through long term
cooperative action of the Parties upto and beyond 2012," the
Indian Prime Minister said. PTI SKU
RDM
