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"We should not fear the word consultations... There is no
great sell-out.. The guidelines (for consultations) will be
decided by 194 countries," the Environment Minister said,
adding India will ensure that the "guidelines do not lead to
(foreign) inspectors coming in."

On peaking of emissions, Ramesh said no timeline has been
fixed for it. He, however, underlined that peaking would have
to take place some time in the 21st century, otherwise "there
will be no 22nd century".
With regard to financing, he said India was not desperate
like Bangladesh or any African country for foreign funds for
mitigation actions. "We can stand on our own."
On concerns over technology transfer from developed
countries to developing nations, he said India did not require
green technology as it had ample capacity in this regard.
Noting that it was a business opportunity for Indian
entrepreneurs, he expressed confidence that within two years,
India would be able to export green technology.
On the Opposition charge that India is allowing the
developed countries off the hook as regards their previous
commitments, Ramesh said while there are attempts to dump the
Kyoto Protocol, India stands committed to the same.
"The UNFCCC, Bali Plan and Kyoto Protocol are sacrosanct.
We are not moving away from it in any manner," he said.
Jaitley said the Accord was a "global disappointment" and
"betrayal of the poor and developing nations" with a "premium
for the defaults of developed nations".
He said the Accord reflected "zero concern for what is
being done to earth" and attacked the government for flaunting
it as a success where as it was a "lost opportunity". PTI AKK
ANU


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