United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Wednesday that India's plan to cut greenhouse gas emissions indicates its seriousness in confronting climate change. He added that it will help the world bend temperature projections for the rest of the century.
Ahead of the UN climate change conference in Paris later this month, Ban also took note of India’s concerns over the lack of ambition shown by developed countries with respect to climate change, on the fronts of mitigation and support. He said that there is “no question” that developed countries need to take the lead on climate change.
In its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution submission to the UN, India has offered to slash its emissions per-unit of gross domestic product figures to 35% by 2030, reported PTI. India has stressed that developed countries cannot undermine the core principles of equity, and common but differentiated responsibilities in arriving at a climate deal.
United States President Barack Obama will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the first day of the summit as part of the country's effort to work with "key players" for a strong global deal on climate change. The 21st Conference of Parties, or CoP 21, will take place from November 30 to December 11 in Paris. It will aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, and keep global warming below two degrees Celsius.
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